We received a letter this morning via our primary school. So Pates are finally planning to introduce PP like the other grammar schools. But a PAN of 180 would make it the biggest - 6 classes per year!
Other schools increasing PAN have unofficially increased it a year early, so I wonder if they may implement this in time for those taking the test in September 2019 (2020 entry?).
All assuming it goes ahead - but surely an extra 30 GS places can only be a good thing?
19th March 2019
Notice of Consultation: Admissions Arrangements for Pate’s Grammar School
The Governors of Pate’s Grammar School are proposing to extend the opportunity for
children from all backgrounds to benefit from a Pate’s education by expanding our
published admissions number. Additionally we are determined to increase the number of
students from disadvantaged backgrounds who attend the school.
The Department for Education is making this possible through its Selective Schools
Expansion Fund (SSEF) and prior to making an application we are keen to hear the views of
parents, staff, the local community and other stakeholders. This initial consultation will run
from Tuesday 19th March until Tuesday 16th April.
In summary our proposals are to;
• Increase the Published Admission Number (PAN) for Year 7 entry from 150 to 180
from September 2021.
• Lower the qualifying standard for students who are ‘Looked After or Previously
Looked After’.
• Lower the qualifying standard for students who qualify for Pupil Premium funding.
Alongside, and of equal importance to the proposed policy changes, Pate’s plans to
develop further the outreach programme in the local community.
The Governing Body would be keen to hear your views. You can respond in a number of
ways;
1. If you would like to write a letter then please send it to the school addressed to the
Chair of Governors.
2. If you would like to submit a response by email, please do so to the Chair of
Governors at consultation@patesgs.org by the end of Tuesday 16th April.
3. Should you wish to discuss our proposals then you are invited to attend an
informal meeting at the school between 4.30pm and 6.30pm on Monday 1st April.
All comments will be considered by the Governing Body before a final decision is made,
however it will not be possible to respond individually to emails or letters.
Rebecca Flaxman Russel Ellicott
Chair of Governors Head Master