Horizon Academy Trust

 

Horizon Academy Trust is currently consulting on the proposed admissions arrangements for pupils applying for places in the academic year beginning September 2027.

We invite and welcome your views on these proposed arrangements.

 

consultation admissions horizon academy trust 2027 2028.pdf

 

 

Should you require a paper copy of the proposed arrangements, please request one by replying to this email or by calling 01482  736406 and selecting option 2.

 

Horizon Academy Trust 2027-2028 Admissions Consultation Timeline

 

Date

Event/Action

Statutory Requirement (School Admissions Code 2021)

Monday 15 December 2025

Horizon Academy Trust starts the statutory 6-week consultation on the proposed admission arrangements for its academies.

The consultation must run for a minimum of 6 weeks and occur between 1 October and 31 January. (Para 1.44)

Monday 26 January 2026

Closing date for the statutory consultation (6 weeks).

Consultation must be completed by 31 January 2026.

Thursday 26 February 2026

Admission arrangements are formally determined by the Horizon Trust Board/Delegated Committee.

All admission arrangements must be determined by 28 February 2026 of the determination year. (Para 1.49)

Thursday 5 March 2026

Publish determined admission arrangements.

Determined arrangements must be published by 15 March 2026 on the Trust's/School's website and sent to the Local Authority. (Para 1.51)

Friday 15 May 2026

Objections can be made to the Schools Adjudicator (the deadline to refer objections).

Objections must be referred to the Adjudicator by 15 May 2026. (Para 1.56)