Admissions
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is a popular 11-16 school committed to serving its local parishes and community. We hold an Open Evening for prospective students and parents/carers every September. If you would like an opportunity to look around please contact the college on 01905 352615 or email office@blessededward.co.uk.
The admissions process for Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is part of the Worcestershire Local Authority co-ordinated admissions scheme. If your child is in Year 6 and you wish to apply for a place in Year 7 at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College, an application must be made using the school admission application process of Worcestershire Local Authority. You must name Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College on the application form. Applications need to be made by 31st October 2023. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) must also be completed and returned directly to the college by the same date. You will be notified if your child has secured a place at our college on 1st March 2024.
Admission information for intake September 2023-2024
Supplementary-Information-Form-2023-2024
Admission information for intake 2024-2025
Supplementary Information Form 2024-2025 This form must be returned by the 31st October 2023
Admission information for intake 2025-2026
Appeals
If you wish to appeal against the college’s decision not to offer your child a place then please put this request in writing and address it to:
Appeals
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Timberdine Avenue
Worcester
WR52XD
College Admissions Appeals Timetable
| Appeals for normal round of admissions | |
| Date of allocation of places | 1st March 2024 |
| Deadline for lodging appeals and providing evidence to support the appeal (if appropriate) | 31st March 2024 |
| Appeals will be heard by | Within 40 School days of 31st March 2024 |
| Notice of appeal hearing | At least 10 school days before the appeal hearing date |
| Deadline for governing body to submit evidence for the appeal | At least 10 school days before the appeal hearing |
| Deadline for sending appeal papers to all parties | No later than 10 school days before the appeal hearing |
| Deadline for appellant to submit additional evidence | 5 school days before the appeal hearing. Information or evidence not submitted by the deadline might not be considered at the appeal |
| Late applications for appeals will be heard by | At the same time as previously scheduled appeals if possible or within 30 school days this if not possible. |
| Decision letters sent to appellant | Normally within 5 school days |
| Appeals for in-year admissions | |
| Deadline for lodging appeals and providing evidence to support the appeal (if appropriate) | 20 school days from the date of notification that the application was unsuccessful |
| Appeals will be heard | Within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged |
| Notice of appeal hearing | At least 10 school days notice |
| Deadline for governing body to submit evidence for the appeal | At least 10 school days before the appeal hearing |
| Deadline for sending appeal papers to all parties | No later than 10 school days before the appeal hearing |
| Deadline for appellant to submit additional evidence | 5 school days before the appeal hearing. Information or evidence not submitted by the deadline might not be considered at the appeal |
| Late applications for appeals will be heard | At the same time as previously scheduled appeals if possible or within 30 school days if not. |
| Decision letters sent to appellant | Normally within 5 school days |
In Year Admissions
Once completed the form should be emailed to schooladmissions@worcschildrenfirst.org.uk
If you wish to discuss any matter related to admissions please contact our Admissions Officer, Miss Natasha Burney on 01905 352615.