APPLICATIONS FOR IN-YEAR ADMISSION OR TRANSFER

In‑Year Admissions

Apply directly to the Academy for a place during the school year. Fair, transparent and in line with the School Admissions Code 2021.

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How to apply

In‑year admissions (applications outside the normal Year 6→7 September transfer) must be made directly to the Academy — not via the Local Authority.

The Academy Trust is the admissions authority and follows the School Admissions Code 2021.

Additional guidance: Priority rules include children adopted from state care outside England and the local Fair Access Protocol (Hounslow version currently being updated).

Application forms (2025–26 & 2026–27)

2025–2026 In‑Year Application Form 2026–2027 In‑Year Application Form (TBC)

Not for Year 6→7 September entry — see Secondary Transfer section.

Waiting list
The academy operates a fair waiting list when full. If a vacancy arises, all applications (including existing waitlist) are ranked using the published oversubscription criteria.

No other factors
Allocations follow the published criteria only. Parents are notified of decisions within 15 school days with reasons and appeal rights.

Appeal timetable (In‑Year)

Deadline to lodge appeal
You must appeal within 20 school days of refusal and include all evidence and reasons.

Appeal hearing
Heard within 30 school days of the appeal form being received.

Fraudulent or misleading applications

If false or misleading information is given, the Academy may withdraw a place even after a student has started, and may refer the matter to the police.

Address checks are rigorous. The Academy may require additional evidence. Future or temporary addresses cannot be used.

Examples of addresses of convenience include:

Using a relative’s or childminder’s address
Using the address of a parent where the child spends less time
Renting/using a property while still owning another primary residence
Using a UK address while living overseas

If you move, notify admissions@cranford.hounslow.sch.uk within 2 weeks.

Need help? Contact the Academy Admissions Team via the website Contact Us page.

Fair Access & vulnerable pupils
We work with Hounslow and neighbouring boroughs under the Fair Access Protocol 2025 to ensure vulnerable children are placed swiftly into schools.

Children educated outside their normal age group
Requests may be made and are agreed only in limited circumstances in the best interests of the child. Supporting evidence should be provided. Appeals do not apply to year-group decisions.
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Cranford Community College

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UK GDPR • Data Protection Act 2018

GDPR Notice for Applicants

Cranford Community College is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in accordance with data protection law. This notice explains how we collect, use, and store personal data during the admissions process.

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Plain English

Easy summaries for busy families.

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Data Minimisation

We only collect what we need and retain it for no longer than necessary.

Your Rights

In Control

Access, correct or object. We’ll help you every step of the way.

The Details

1. Purpose & Lawful Basis▾

We collect and process personal data from applications in order to:

manage and administer the admissions process; and
meet our legal obligations under education and safeguarding legislation.

Our lawful bases for processing are:

Legal obligation – to comply with statutory duties; and
Public task – to perform tasks carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority.

2. How Long We Keep Your Data▾

If your application is unsuccessful, we will retain your data only for as long as is required to meet statutory or regulatory requirements.

If your application is successful, your data will become part of your student record and will be retained and processed for the duration of your time at Cranford Community College, and thereafter in line with our data retention policy.

3. Your Rights▾

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

access the personal data we hold about you;
request correction of any inaccurate data;
request erasure of your data, where appropriate;
object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances; and
make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been misused.

4. Providing Your Data▾

You are under no statutory obligation to provide personal data during the admissions process. However, if you do not provide certain information, we may not be able to process your application properly or at all.

5. Contact Us▾

For any data protection queries, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) using the drop-down menu on the Contact Us page, or by writing to:

Data Protection Officer
Cranford Community College
High Street, Hounslow, TW5 9PD