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Originally Posted by egg&chips
......Such places face the prospect of becoming "sink" schools, especially when academies are allowed to select their intake and are not answerable to a local authority for many of their actions......
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Not sure which academy you are talking about but maybe you should read the admission policy. I have posted it below from their website
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Admissions Criteria - Year 7
The admissions limit at Accrington Academy is 180.
There the number of applications for admissions is greater than the published admissions number, applications will be considered against the criteria set out below. The criteria will be applied in the following order:
• Children who are ‘looked after’ under the provision of the Children Act 1989
• Children with significant specific medical, social or special educational needs supported by written specific professional advice
• Children with siblings at the Academy
• Children who live the nearest distance from the Academy
As with all other schools, students with a relevant statement of special educational need will be seen as a priority in terms of admission to the Academy.
If you would like to apply for a place in Year 7 at Accrington Academy, parents must complete the Common Application Form published by Lancashire County Council. Forms can be obtained from your child’s primary school or from the council offices. Applications should be returned to the address on the Common Application Form by the time stated. Parents will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application.
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Here is a link to the full admissions details
Applying to Accrington Academy | Accrington Academy | ULT
After reading that have a look where the school is and tell me if you still think they are cherry picking pupils.
If you want to talk about a local school and pupil selection then you should look at St Christophers. They do select the pupils they want based on church attendance though and not individual ability.