Getting in to Balcarras

[BethM]

Not sure how but someone I know's DD got into Balcarras.
Lives in Gloucester.
Not disabled.
No sibling there.
How does that work?

[Milla]

Does a parent work at the school - can that change things??

[Thirdtimer]

Or a child in care?

[BethM]

No, neither.
They had a son there but not any longer.
Surely one of the qualifications is that your sibling is already there?

[mitasol]

Yes, the sibling has to be at school and I think it generally excludes sixth form. They could have been admitted under fair access protocols. These should be listed in the admissions booklets.

[BethM]

None of the Fair Access Protocols apply in this case - I'm totally mystified.

[livviloo]

It has been known for people to rent somewhere in the catchment and put that address down as their main address. If you live there for 1 year and pay council tax, have bank details etc registered there I guess this is technically not breaking any rules. Bit naughty though.