Two schools sought to object to the selection policy of a third, which, they said would lead to that school creaming of the most academically gifted children.
Held: The court asked whether the adjudicator was entitled to look at all effects of an admission policy, including the effect of sibling links. The Act was not clear. He should not have looked at selection in isolation, but should have considered other ways of achieving the objectives.
Judges:
Collins J
Citations:
Times 27-Oct-2003
Statutes:
School Standards and Framework Act 1998 89
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Education
Updated: 12 April 2022; Ref: scu.187199
