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Admissions Arrangements Consultation Response January 2026
Consultation
In line with our statutory duty as an Admission Authority outlined in the DfE Admissions Code and further to the agreement from Trust Board for a consultation to take place as detailed below, this report provides details of the outcome for Trustees following the end of consultation.
- A reduction to the Pupil Admission Number (PAN) at Beckfoot Allerton from 60 to 45
Consultation must last for a minimum of 6 weeks and must take place between 1 October and 31 January in the determination year. In accordance with statutory guidance, these consultations ran from 18 November 2025 to 6 January 2026.
The consultation invited representatives from a range of stakeholders including:
- Parents/carers at each school
- Members of the public
- Staff
- All schools in Bradford via the Local Authority
- Bradford Local Authority
Full details of the consultation and how to access were published on the Beckfoot Trust website, the Beckfoot Allerton school website and Bradford Schools Online. The Headteacher updated the staff through briefing and families with a letter inviting response to the consultation.
Next Steps
As the Admissions Authority, the Trust Board are required to determine the Admission Arrangements for 2026/7 by 28 February 2026.
Respondents who have indicated they would like to be informed of the outcome of consultation will be sent an email with the outcome and decision.
The arrangements will be sent to the Local Authority and published on the school websites by 15March 2026.
Responses to the consultation for 2026/27 admission year for a reduction to Pupil Admission Number (PAN) at Beckfoot Allerton:
Reduction of PAN from 60 to 45
This reduction is planned in line with the number of places required in the planning area for Beckfoot Allerton. There is a forecast surplus of places in the area. The impact is therefore expected to be a positive one and will allow both Beckfoot Allerton and other local primary schools to match the demand for required places.
Response to Consultation
Respondents were asked to select if they were in favour of a reduction from 60.
| Number of responses | |
| Yes | 1 |
| No | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Respondents were asked to tick which of the following categories best represented their interest in this consultation.
| Number of responses | |
| Parent/carer | 0 |
| School staff | 0 |
| Member of the public | 0 |
| Local Authority | 1 |
| Community or religious organisation | 0 |
| Politician | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Trust Response:
- There were no objections raised during consultation.
- The Local Authority support the proposal as it will leave sufficient places in the planning area to accommodate local families. This support is based on an understanding that the trust will work closely with the Local Authority should a future need arise.
