Whitley Academy is accessible to all students who live within our local communities. We have no selection process. The school co-ordinate their admission arrangements with the Local Authority and these are administered by the School Admissions Team with Coventry City Council
The school’s admission number for Year 7 is 180 for September 2022. This is supported by the local authority.
If you are a Year 5 / Year 6 Parent and want to apply for a secondary school place at Whitley Academy, you should complete the Application Form, which can be found here: School Admissions
Our Parents’ Information Guide is also available.
If you have recently moved to Coventry, or are planning to in the near future please contact the local authority to find out it we have any place available for your child(ren).
Our full Admissions Policy is available from our Policies page.
All new students are closely monitored and supported during their first term with us. It is vital they make a great start to their new school.
Appeals
Appeals Timetable
If you have not been offered a place at Whitley Academy you have the right of appeal against the decision not to allocate your child a place. Accepting the place you have been offered does not affect your right of appeal.
Appeals are heard by an independent panel. If you want to appeal for a place at Whitley Academy you should address your letter to Appeals, Whitley Academy, Abbey Road, Coventry, CV3 4BD, or email admin@whitleyacademy.co.uk
| Timetable for hearing admission appeals |
Closing date for receipt of your written appeal: |
Your appeal will be heard by: |
| Students starting secondary school in September 2022 |
17th May 2022 |
Appeals will be heard on 27/28 June 2022 |
| Change of school (application at any time other than initial intake) |
20 school days after your outcome letter |
30 school days after your appeal form is received. |
Appeals received after 17th May 2022 will be heard in September 2022.
You will receive 10 school days notice of the time and date of the appeal hearing.
Any additional documents you wish to submit in support of your appeal must be received by the clerk at least five days before the appeal hearing. Failure to do this may result in your appeal hearing being adjourned.
