Section 88K Sections 88H and 88I , 88I and 88IA : supplementaryF1F13F14
Subsection (2) applies to any decision of the adjudicator—
under section 88H(4) on whether to uphold an objection to admission arrangements, F2or
under section 88I(4)(b) or (5)(b) on whether admission arrangements conform with the requirements relating to admission arrangements, F3...
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Any decision of the adjudicator to which this subsection applies is binding on—
the admission authority in question, and
any other person or body.
Where the adjudicator makes a decision mentioned in subsection (1), the adjudicator must publish a report containing—
the adjudicator's decision on the objection or (as the case may be) on whether the admission arrangements conform with the requirements relating to admission arrangements, and
the reasons for that decision.
Regulations may make provision—
requiring an admission authority for a maintained school in England F6or an F7Academy school to provide information which—
falls within a prescribed description, and
is requested by the adjudicator for the purposes of the exercise by the adjudicator of functions under sections 88H F8, 88I or this section or of enabling the adjudicator to decide whether to exercise the power conferred by section 88I(5);
as to the manner in which a report required to be published under subsection (3) is to be published;
requiring such matters to be notified to such persons, and in such manner, as may be prescribed;
prescribing circumstances in which an admission authority may revise the admission arrangements for their school in the light of any decision by the adjudicator relating to the admission arrangements for another school, and the procedure to be followed in such a case.
In F9F10section 88I sections 88I and 88IA and this section “the requirements relating to admission arrangements” F11means—
in relation to a maintained school, the requirements imposed by or under this Part as to the content of admission arrangements for maintained schools in England, and
in relation to F12an Academy school, the requirements imposed by or under Academy arrangements as to the content of its admission arrangements.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Ss. 88B-88Q inserted (2.12.2008 for specified purposes, 26.1.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), ss. 151(4), 173(2)(b)(4); S.I. 2008/3077, arts. 2(a), 4(d)
- F2
Word in s. 88K(1)(a) inserted (1.2.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 10 para. 4(2)(a)(i); S.I. 2012/84, art. 3
- F3
S. 88K(1)(c) and word omitted (1.2.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 10 para. 4(2)(a)(ii); S.I. 2012/84, art. 3
- F4
S. 88K(2)(b) substituted (1.2.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 36(7), 82(3); S.I. 2012/84, art. 3
- F5
S. 88K(3) substituted (1.2.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 10 para. 4(2)(b); S.I. 2012/84, art. 3
- F6
Words in s. 88K(4)(a) inserted (1.2.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 64(5)(a), 82(3); S.I. 2012/84, art. 3
- F7
Words in s. 88K(4)(a) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 13 para. 10(6)(a); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
- F8
Word in s. 88K(4)(a)(ii) substituted (1.2.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 10 para. 4(2)(c); S.I. 2012/84, art. 3
- F9
Words in s. 88K(5) substituted (29.4.2026 for specified purposes) by Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (c. 21), ss. 64(4)(b), 78(1)(a)(5)
- F10
Words in s. 88K(5) substituted (1.2.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 10 para. 4(2)(d); S.I. 2012/84, art. 3
- F11
Words in s. 88K(5) substituted (1.2.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 64(5)(b), 82(3); S.I. 2012/84, art. 3
- F12
Words in s. 88K(5)(b) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 13 para. 10(6)(b); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
- F13
Words in s. 88K heading substituted (29.4.2026 for specified purposes) by Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (c. 21), ss. 64(4)(a), 78(1)(a)(5)
- F14
Words in s. 88K heading substituted (1.2.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 10 para. 4(2)(e); S.I. 2012/84, art. 3
Notes on Part III
Modifications
- C1
Pt. III excluded (W.) (1.9.2013) by The Operation of the Local Curriculum (Wales) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1793), regs. 1(1), 11(1)
Notes on Chapter I
Modifications
- C1
Pt. III excluded (W.) (1.9.2013) by The Operation of the Local Curriculum (Wales) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1793), regs. 1(1), 11(1)
Notes on Admission arrangements: England
Textual amendments
- F1
S. 88A cross-heading inserted (26.1.2009) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), ss. 151(2), 173(4); S.I. 2008/3077, art. 4(d)