Admissions

Latest information with regards to September 2010 admissions

The last place allocated on distance for entry in September 2010 was 1.722 miles.

Appeals are planned to be heard week commencing 10th and/or 17th May. If you wish to have your appeal heard at this time, please note that the closing date for your appeal papers to be submitted to Surrey Appeals Service is Friday 19th March.

Waiting Lists

September 2010 intake

If you wish your daughter to be placed on the waiting list, please contact the school (there is no automatic addition to the waiting list for Rosebery); you will be asked to confirm this in writing.

Please note that places from the waiting lists are not offered on 'a first come, first served basis'.  They are offered on the basis of the admission criteria detailed above, e.g. closest to the school being given priority.

Enquiries concerning admission to other year groups may be made by letter or telephone call to Mrs Doh at any time of the year.

County Admissions Contact No. 01483 517574 After 2pm

Proposed Admission Arrangements for September 2011

The admission number for Year 7 is 240.  In the event of over-subscription, places will be allocated in the following order:

230 places will be allocated:

Notes:

1. The distance from the school in each case is measured in a straight line from the school’s main gate. Rosebery School uses software called dataMAP, supplied by SIA Ltd to calculate the distance from home to school.  It uses address data and calculates the distance in miles, to 3 decimal places in a straight line between the school front gates and the centre of the child's main residence.  For those living in flats, the same approach is used and there is no differentiation between ground floor flats and those on other floors. 
2. Sisters are defined as, sister, half sister, adopted sister, step sister or the daughter of the parent/carer’s partner, and in every case who is living as part of the same family unit at the same address Monday to Friday.  If the student lives during the week at two different addresses with adults who have parental responsibility, the address where the student lives for the majority of the time and where the child benefit is paid will be taken as the main address.
3. Parents may apply for more than one category.
4. Where two or more girls have identical marks in the music test and this prevents identification of the last music place, the final place will be allocated to the pupil living closest to the school.
5. Before a place is offered a copy of the Community Tax bill will be requested as evidence of residency.
6. Waiting list places will be allocated using the above criteria should vacancies occur. The waiting lists are maintained on a continuous basis.  In the Autumn Term each Year 7 parent who is on the waiting list is written to and asked if they wish to remain on the list.  If there is no response, then the name is taken off.  For all those who wish to stay on the list, then this will be for the rest of the academic year.
7. Late applications are usually due to families moving into the area. They must be in writing and be supported by evidence of proof of address, such as a solicitor's letter/ council tax bill.  These will be accepted by Rosebery as part of the general offer process until the 31st December.  After the 31st December, then late applications will be added to the waiting list and treated in the same manner as other waiting list entries.  It is the date of moving into the property that will be used as the date that the late application is added to the waiting list.

Admissions for 2010

The admission number for Year 7 is 234.  In the event of over-subscription, places will be allocated in the following order:

224 places will be allocated:

THE FOLLOWING NOTES ARE IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY

Notes:

1.  The distance from the school in each case is measured in a straight line from the school’s main gate. Rosebery School uses software called dataMAP, supplied by SIA Ltd to calculate the distance from home to school.  It uses address data and calculates the distance in miles, to 3 decimal places in a straight line (as the crow flies) between the school front gates and the centre of the child's main residence.  For those living in flats, the same approach is used and there is no differentiation between ground floor flats and those on other floors. 

2.   Parents may apply for more than one category.

3.   Where two or more girls have identical marks in the music test and this prevents identification of the last music place, the final place will be allocated to the pupil living closest to the school.

4.   Before a place is offered a copy of the Community Tax bill will be requested as evidence of residency.

5.  Waiting list places will be allocated using the above criteria should vacancies occur. The waiting lists are maintained on a continuous basis.  In the Autumn Term each Year 7 parent who is on the waiting list is written to and asked if they wish to remain on the list.  If there is no response, then the name is taken off.  For all those who wish to stay on the list, then this will be for the rest of the academic year.

6.  Late applications are usually due to families moving into the area. They must be in writing and be supported by evidence of proof of address, such as a solicitor's letter/ council tax bill.  These will be accepted by Rosebery as part of the general offer process until the 31st December.  After the 31st December, then late applications will be added to the waiting list and treated in the same manner as other waiting list entries.  It is the date of moving into the property that will be used as the date that the late application is added to the waiting list.

7.  Sisters are defined as, sister, half sister, adopted sister, step sister or the daughter of the parent/carer’s partner, and in every case who is living as part of the same family unit at the same address Monday to Friday.  If the student lives during the week at two different addresses with adults who have parental responsibility, the address where the student lives for the majority of the time and where the child benefit is paid will be taken as the main address.

Advice

If you require advice on school admissions and home to school transport please contact:

Surrey Schools and Childcare Service (formally known as The Contact Centre)

on 0300 200 1004 for admissions and transport queries. 

Lines are open from 8.00am to 6.00pm

We realise that you may require clarification. The Admissions Officer, MrsPeel, is very willing to answer any enquiries (Telephone 01372 720439/723596).

Distance from Rosebery School

Please click on distance calculator to be linked to Surrey's website and follow the instructions  

The last place allocated on distance for the last three years of entry are listed below.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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