Secondary School Admissions Consultation
Consultation Period: running from Tuesday 11th November 2025 until Monday 22nd December 2025
Consultation Length: Six weeks
Introduction: In accordance with the School Admissions Code (2021), The Heath Family Trust is consulting on the proposed admissions arrangements for the following academies for entry in September 2027 (and for subsequent years unless amended):
- The Heath School
As the admission authority for these academies, the Trust is responsible for determining the admission arrangements and ensuring they comply with statutory requirements.
Purpose of the Consultation: The purpose of this consultation is to seek the views of parents, carers, schools, local authorities, and other stakeholders on the proposed admissions arrangements for the above academies.
Although there are no significant changes proposed, the Trust is consulting as part of the statutory requirement to do so at least once every seven years.
Who We Are Consulting With: This consultation is open to:
- Parents and carers of children aged between 2 and 18;
- Other persons with an interest in the proposed arrangements;
- Other admission authorities in the local area;
- Local authorities for the areas in which the academies are located; and
- Any adjoining local authorities where applicable.
How to View the Proposed Arrangements: The proposed admissions arrangements for each academy can be viewed on our website here: Admissions Arrangement
Copies are also available on request from:
Admissions Consultation
The Heath Family Trust, c/o Palace Fields Primary School, Badger Close Palace Fields, Runcorn, WA7 2QW
Email: admissionsconsultation.sec@theheathfamily.org.uk
How to Respond: We welcome feedback from all interested parties. Responses can be submitted:
- By email to: admissionsconsultation.sec@theheathfamily.org.uk
- Or in writing to: Admissions Consultation, The Heath Family Trust, c/o Palace Fields Primary School, Badger Close, Palace Fields, Runcorn, WA7 2QW
The consultation closes on Monday 22nd December 2025.
All responses received by this date will be considered by the Trust Board before final admission arrangements are determined and published on or before 28 February 2026.
Further Information: If you have any questions about this consultation, please contact Trish Roberts, Trust Governance Manager
Email: admissionsconsultation.sec@theheathfamily.org.uk
Telephone: 0151 318 4185
Posted to The Heath Family Trust Website on 11.11.25