How to apply
For a new Year 7 place:
Parents are advised to discuss sending their child to Clapton Girls’ Academy with the Headteacher of their primary school or to contact:
The Admissions Section
Hackney Education & Schools
Technology & Learning Centre
Reading Lane, E8 1GQ
Tel: 020 8820 7401
The Admissions Section can also advise on the availability of places for In Year admissions.
For a place in our Sixth Form:
All enquiries about Sixth Form Admissions should be sent to sixthformadmissions@clapton.hackney.sch.uk
Admissions
Consideration of Applications
Clapton Girls' Academy participates in the coordinated admissions procedure, provided and administered by the Hackney Education & Schools, for all schools and academies in Hackney.
Hackney Education & Schools coordinates the application process on behalf of Clapton Girls' Academy according to the scheme which they publish in their annual Admissions Booklet which is in accordance with Government legislation.
To find out more about the admissions process, please CLICK for Hackney Education & Schools Admissions
or contact:
Hackney Education & Schools
Technology & Learning Centre
1 Reading Lane
London E8 1GQ
Tel: 020 8820 7000
Email: info.education@hackney.gov.uk
Admission Policies
Admission Numbers
The Published Admission Number for Clapton Girls' Academy is 180 for Year 7. The PAN is using the results of the annual Net Capacity Assessment (NCA) review, suitability document, impact on the community and neighbouring schools, impact on resources and quality of learning. Once determined, pupils should not be admitted above the PAN unless exceptional circumstances apply.
Procedures for Over-Subscription
Where all parental preferences for places at the academy can be satisfied all children seeking a place will be admitted. Where the number of applicants for admission is greater than the published admission number, applications will be considered within each band against the criteria set out in the Admissions Policy Section 4.
Operation of Waiting Lists
If we receive more applications than there are places available we will operate a waiting list. Any parent can ask for their child's name to be added to the waiting list if their application is unsuccessful.
Arrangements for Admission to Post-16 Provision
Applications for a place at Clapton Girls' Academy Sixth Form are welcomed from students and/or their parents. Applicants must complete the Clapton Girls' Academy Sixth Form online application form and submit this by the deadline date published in the Sixth Form prospectus. All applicants will be offered an admissions meeting to discuss course options available at the academy. Clapton Girls' Academy entry requirements are published in the Sixth Form prospectus which is published annually.
Admission Handbooks
CLICK pictures above for the In Year Admissions and New Families Handbooks explaining our organisation; subjects studied and arrangements to ensure the progress and welfare of students.
