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Admissions
Admissions Information
Information on how to apply for a place at Cockburn John Charles Academy.
Admissions
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Admissions guidance and application details for Cockburn John Charles Academy.
How to Apply
for a September 2026 year 7 place
at least two post 16 options, have a CV, Record of Achievement and a personal statement.
Understanding Catchment Distances
Most schools allocate remaining places based on straight-line distance from the school gates after priority criteria (like Looked After Children or Siblings) are met. As a result, exact "catchment postcodes" do not permanently exist. The cut-off distance shrinks or expands every single year depending on local birth rates and application volume.