The College is currently experiencing a high volume of in-year admission applications.  There are no vacancies in Year Groups currently, therefore, please be aware that any applications submitted will be responded to but are likely to be placed on the waiting list due to there being no places available.

Admission Policies

Admission to AMVC Policy September 2024

Admission to AMVC Policy September 2025

New Year 7 admissions for September intakes

All new Year 7 admissions are dealt with by the Peterborough Local Authority.

If your child was born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 and you live in Peterborough you will need to apply for a transfer from primary (Year 6) to secondary school (Year 7) for September 2025.

Parents of Year 6 students should access the link below for further information on the admissions process:

https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/residents/schools-and-education/school-admissions

Up to 1 March all enquiries should be made to the Admissions team at the Local Authority. After 1 March enquiries should be direct to the College.  Further information regarding this process can be found in the Peterborough Admissions Guide and the Arthur Mellows Admissions Policy.

Making your application

• Applications must be submitted before midnight on 31 October 2024.
• You will receive an email confirmation that your application has been received.
• Offers will be made by the Local Authority on 3 March 2025 (usually 1 March, however as this falls on a nonworking day, parents will be notified on Monday 3 March 2025).

ADMISSION APPEALS

Appeal forms can be obtained from the College.  Appeals are held within the statutory timescale, and you will be advised of an appeal hearing date once your application is received.  Further, more detailed, information can be found in the College’s Admission Policy.

This information is provided in accordance with the School Admission Appeals Code October 2022.

Year 7 Admission to Secondary Schools 2025

There is a deadline for lodging appeals of 20 school days from the date of notification that an application is unsuccessful.  The appeal administrator will request and allow for additional evidence to be submitted prior to the appeal taking place.   The College will also submit evidence to the appeal administrator in accordance with their timescale.  Appeal papers will then be distributed to all parties and the panel.  Ten school days’ notice of the appeal hearing will be provided.  Decision letters will be issued within 5 school days of the hearing.

In-year appeals will be heard within 30 school days of receipt.

Sixth Form Admissions