Admissions
The Ted Wragg Academy Trust is the admissions authority for our school, responsible for the admissions policies and decisions when there is an application for admission. We have an admissions policy for each academic year. Policies are written to comply with the School Admissions Code 2021 and the School Admissions Appeals Code 2022. We take part in the normal round and the in-year coordinated admissions schemes of Devon County Council.
Come and visit us
If you are interested in your child attending our school, you are welcome to come in and visit us. You can arrange a visit 01395 514823 or by emailing [email protected]. Visit out Open Days page for more information.
Applying to come here
Once you decide you would like a place in the main intake into Year 7 (we call this the normal round) or at any other time after this, you must make a formal application. You can do this by applying to the Local Authority and not direct to the school.
The Local Authority
Devon County Council publishes information about admissions and its own policies to support the admissions application and appeals process. This is at www.devon.gov.uk/admissions. Applications can be made online at www.devon.gov.uk/admissionsonline or by using the forms available at http://devon.cc/applicationforms. There is an appeals process if an application is refused; this is detailed at www.devon.gov.uk/school-appeals.
For questions about your child joining the school or just about the admissions process in general, please don’t hesitate to contact Devon School Admissions Service on 0345 155 1019 or by email to [email protected].
Our Admissions Policies
You can find our admissions policies on our policies page - we review the school policy annually and may make changes if we feel this would be in the best interests of the school and our community. Each academic year has its own policy document, with details about how to apply for a place at the College from the start of Year 7 to Year 11.
School admissions policy 2024-25
This is our determined policy. If you have any comments regarding the policy, you can contact us at the school or [email protected]. You can view this policy here.
School admissions arrangements 2026-27 consultation closed
The consultation on 2026-27 admissions arrangements has now closed. The policy will be determined at a meeting of the admissions authority in February 2025.
Come and visit us
If you are interested in your child attending our school, you are welcome to come in and visit us. You can arrange a visit 01395 514823 or by emailing [email protected]. Visit out Open Days page for more information.
Applying to come here
Once you decide you would like a place in the main intake into Year 7 (we call this the normal round) or at any other time after this, you must make a formal application. You can do this by applying to the Local Authority and not direct to the school.
The Local Authority
Devon County Council publishes information about admissions and its own policies to support the admissions application and appeals process. This is at www.devon.gov.uk/admissions. Applications can be made online at www.devon.gov.uk/admissionsonline or by using the forms available at http://devon.cc/applicationforms. There is an appeals process if an application is refused; this is detailed at www.devon.gov.uk/school-appeals.
For questions about your child joining the school or just about the admissions process in general, please don’t hesitate to contact Devon School Admissions Service on 0345 155 1019 or by email to [email protected].
Our Admissions Policies
You can find our admissions policies on our policies page - we review the school policy annually and may make changes if we feel this would be in the best interests of the school and our community. Each academic year has its own policy document, with details about how to apply for a place at the College from the start of Year 7 to Year 11.
School admissions policy 2024-25
This is our determined policy. If you have any comments regarding the policy, you can contact us at the school or [email protected]. You can view this policy here.
School admissions arrangements 2026-27 consultation closed
The consultation on 2026-27 admissions arrangements has now closed. The policy will be determined at a meeting of the admissions authority in February 2025.
The Admissions Appeals Timetable 2025
The deadline for submitting appeals allows appellants at least 20 school days to prepare and submit a written appeal. The appeal must then be heard within 40 school days for the normal round and within 30 days for in-year admissions.
Allocation date for the normal round Year 7: 3 March 2025
Deadline for appeal forms to be submitted: 22 April 2025
Appeals will be heard within 40 school days, by: 24 June 2025
Where possible, appeals that are submitted after 22 April will be heard by 24 June. If that is not possible, they will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal form being submitted.
In-year appeals can be submitted after a refusal. They will be heard within 30 school days of an appeal being submitted.
The deadline for submitting appeals allows appellants at least 20 school days to prepare and submit a written appeal. The appeal must then be heard within 40 school days for the normal round and within 30 days for in-year admissions.
Allocation date for the normal round Year 7: 3 March 2025
Deadline for appeal forms to be submitted: 22 April 2025
Appeals will be heard within 40 school days, by: 24 June 2025
Where possible, appeals that are submitted after 22 April will be heard by 24 June. If that is not possible, they will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal form being submitted.
In-year appeals can be submitted after a refusal. They will be heard within 30 school days of an appeal being submitted.
The College, in common with all schools, has a planned admission limit for each year group. The current limit for each year group is as follows:
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Parents of children in Year 6 will receive information in September from Devon County, with details of how to apply for a Secondary School place. This pack also explains the criteria used, if a school is over-subscribed.
The main criteria are:
For further information, write to:
The Headteacher
Sidmouth College
Primley Road
Sidmouth
EX10 9LG
Telephone: 01395 514823
To find out about our admission and appeal arrangements contact Devon County Council on the following:
Telephone: 0345 155 1019 or 0845 155 1019
Email: [email protected]
Website: Devon County Council School Admissions
The main criteria are:
- Where you live
- Whether Sidmouth College is the “designated” Comprehensive school for where you live
- Whether you have other children at the school
For further information, write to:
The Headteacher
Sidmouth College
Primley Road
Sidmouth
EX10 9LG
Telephone: 01395 514823
To find out about our admission and appeal arrangements contact Devon County Council on the following:
Telephone: 0345 155 1019 or 0845 155 1019
Email: [email protected]
Website: Devon County Council School Admissions
