The Rodillian Academy

1. Looked after children or children who were previously looked after by a local authority or those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted (evidence required).

2. Children who have exceptional social or medical need, supported by a written recommendation from the child’s paediatrician/ consultant or a professional from Children’s Services (evidence required and conditions apply).

3. 30 places (10%) will be awarded to children who show a particular aptitude for rugby union or netball and the Rodillian Academy is their priority school. To apply for one of these places’ parents must complete the Rugby and Netball Trials Request Form and return it to the Academy by the deadline of 21 September. All applicants for these places will be required to attend trials. Children who are not offered a rugby union or netball place will still be considered for one of the remaining places, along with all other applicants. Where parents will be informed if their child’s application is being prioritised under this criterion, prior to the national closing date of 31 October (conditions apply).

4. Children of staff who have been in post at the the Rodillian Academy for at least 2 years, or to staff recently appointed to a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.

5. Children whose siblings live at the same address, currently attend the Academy, and will continue to do so on the date of admission (conditions apply).

6. Children who the Rodillian Academy is their priority school who reside nearest to the Academy based on the straight-line distance from the home address to the Academy.

7. All other children, by straight line distance. If none of the other criteria apply, your application will be considered under this criterion.

You should read the full admissions policy before applying. For some criteria, you may need to send extra information.