Admissions

How to Apply

Please view the Dorset Council website on starting secondary school.

Year 7 admissions for september 2024 – When to apply

The closing date for applications is 31 October 2023.

County will let you know your outcome:

On 1 March 2024 if you applied on time (by 31 October 2023)
On 2 April 2024 if you apply late (between 1 November 2023 and 29 February 2024)
From June onwards if you apply after 29 February 2024

Open Days 2023

Year 5 Open Day and Admissions 2023

Admissions Policy 2023-24

Admission for children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan

Where Budmouth Academy is named in a child’s Statement of Special Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), the governing body recognises a duty to admit the child to the Academy. The admissions process for children with a Statement or EHCP is administered by the Local Authority.

Years 7-11

Applications need to be made to the Local Authority via their website: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/education-and-training/schools-and-learning/apply-for-a-school-place/apply-for-a-school-place.asp

There is the opportunity to appeal against a decision not to offer a place. Appeals are heard by an independent panel and their decision is binding on the College. Information can be found at: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/appeal-a-school-admission-decision-1

Appeals are heard by an independent panel set up by the Local Authority.