SMART Academy Trust Admissions Consultation

SMART Multi Academy Trust is committed to the Department for Education's School Admissions Code. As part of the Code, we consult on admissions arrangements whenever there is a change which requires consultation, and at least once every seven years even if there is no change.

Whilst there is no proposed change to the criteria used for determining admissions to Smart schools, the proposed Admissions Policy for Smart's Newcastle schools includes reducing the Published Admission Number for Reception pupils starting at Kenton Bar Primary in the 2026-2027 academic year from 60 to 30. This proposal means that there would be 30 places available for pupils being admitted into Reception at Kenton Bar Primary School in September 2026. 

In addition, the proposed Admissions Policy also includes increase in the Published Admission Number at Kingston Park Primary in the 2026-2027 academic year from 60 to 90: this is part of the planning to provide public services and amenities for the housing development north of Kingston Park. This proposal means that there would be 90 pupils admitted into Reception at Kingston Park Primary School in September 2026. 

We would love to hear your views on our proposed Admissions Policy 2026-2027. 

Once you have read it, please contact us with any comments by emailing admissionsconsultation@smartacademies.net

The consultation will run from 25 October 2024 to 16 December 2024, at which point we will review the policy in the light of the consultation.