Policies

Our policies provide a clear framework for how we operate, to ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability in everything we do. 

Below you can find the statutory policies required by law, as well as additional policies that reflect our values and approach to supporting our children and young people, staff, and the wider community. Each document is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure it remains compliant with current legislation and best practice. By setting out clear expectations, our policies help to create safe, inclusive and supportive environments where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.  

Statutory governance documents can be found on our Statutory and Company Documentation page, and school policies or addendums can be found on the policy pages of our school websites.  

YLT Admission Consultation for entry in 2027-2028

Consultation on Yorkshire Learning Trust admission arrangements 2027-28 (for City of York schools only)

Schools have a statutory duty to consult on admission arrangements every 7 years or when making changes to their admission arrangements. Yorkshire Learning Trust (YLT) is consulting on the admission arrangements for its schools in the City of York local authority area for the 2027-28 school year.  This is because we are proposing to make changes to our admission arrangements in line with changes proposed by the City of York Council (CYC) and York School and Academy Board (YSAB) as outlined below:

YSAB Admissions Statement: In line with the City of York Council and York School and Academy Board’s (YSAB) commitment to Fair School Admissions we have reviewed our admissions arrangements in line with the Sutton Trust Fair School Admissions Pledge The Sutton Trust.

We have also separated our admissions policy into two: one for primary (including infant and junior i.e. Reception and Year 3) admissions and one for secondary (Year 7) admissions, to be more in line with the CYC policies. The Year 12 admissions policy remains unchanged. There are no proposed changes to our schools’ PAN (Published Admissions Number).

The consultation is applicable to the following YLT schools:

·         Archbishop of York’s Church of England Junior School (PAN: 45)

·         Bishopthorpe Infant School (PAN: 30)

·         Dunnington Church of England Primary School (PAN: 30)

·         Fulford School (Y7 PAN: 300, Y12 PAN: 35)

·         Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School (Y7 PAN: 30)

The consultation opens on 20 October 2025 and closes on 03 December 2025. During this period, the views of parents/carers, schools, staff, neighbouring authorities and other interested parties are being sought.

Following this period of consultation, the admission arrangements will be considered by the YLT Trust Board alongside any comments made. The admission arrangements will be determined by 28 February 2026.  Determined policies will be on the YLT website by 15 March 2026

How to submit any comments

Please see below for documents found in their draft (pre-determined) form:

YLT Draft Admissions Policy 27-28 for Primary, Infant and Junior Schools (City of York)

YLT Draft Admission Policy 27-28 for Secondary Schools_Y7 entry (City of York)

YLT Draft Admission Policy 27-28_Y12 entry (City of York)

Responses are being collated by an online survey; schools, trusts, parents/carers and any interested parties may all contribute to the Admission Consultation. If you wish to contribute, please complete this survey.

Paper copies of the arrangements can be requested from Rachel Greenhalgh at clerktogovs@ylt.org.uk.

The consultation closes on 03 December 2025.

 Further admissions information, including current admissions policies, are available from the drop down menu below.

Please also see details of separate consultations taking place by City of York (CYC) and North Yorkshire County Council below. YLT are not consulting on Admission Arrangements for its schools located in the North Yorkshire Council County area,

Merger

On 1st September 2025, South York MAT and STAR MAT merged to create YLT (Yorkshire  Learning Trust). As a newly merged Trust, we are committed to providing a stable and clear policy framework. To ensure continuity and maintain operational effectiveness during this transitional period, in some instances we are operating under a combination of existing policies carried forward from our previous organisations. These policies remain in effect until they are formally reviewed and adopted by YLT. We are working diligently to harmonise our practices and will be confirming a new set of unified Trust policies over the coming months. We appreciate your patience and will publish all updates regarding new and ratified policies promptly.

YLT policies apply to all schools in our Trust. STAR MAT policies apply to the following schools: Appleton Roebuck Primary, Brayton CE Primary, Kellington Primary, Kirk Fenton CE Primary, Monk Fryston CE Primary, Riverside Primary, Saxton CE Primary, Sherburn High, Sherburn Hungate Primary, South Milford Primary, and Tadcaster Grammar. SYMAT policies appky to the following schools: Archbishop of York’s CE Junior, Bishopthorpe Infant, Dunnington CE Primary, Escrick CE Primary, Fulford, and Wheldrake with Thorganby CE Primary.