We know that selecting a secondary school for your child or assisting your son or daughter with their Sixth Form application is a vital part of every parent’s life. Understanding the Fortis Academy admissions process is integral, and without such knowledge, you may find it difficult to access the places you child is entitled to.
Here at Fortis Academy, we aim to make the admissions process as simple as possible for both parent and pupil, and are clear about our arrangements for each school year, whether your child is making the transition from Year 6 to secondary school, from secondary school to Sixth Form or progressing with an in-year application.
Fortis Academy’s Published Admission Number (PAN) is 280.
All parents must apply via Birmingham Local Authority, and here we explain what to expect from the process.
Transferring from Year 6
Making plans for the next academic year starts early, and all parents are invited by Birmingham Local Authority to complete an online application in September for a transfer to secondary education the following September. Parents of every Year 5 pupil living in Birmingham will also be introduced to all maintained secondary schools, academies and free schools with online application available from this time also.
When transferring from Year 6 to secondary school all applications, whether submitted online or by post, must be submitted by a specified deadline at the beginning of November so that arrangements to sit selective or assessment tests can be made. Up to six applications can be made to any maintained school inside or outside Birmingham Local Authority. A number of factors will be considered during the Fortis Academy admissions process where applicable, such as your child’s special educational needs and Education Health and Care (EHC) Plan, their status as a looked after or previously looked after child, whether there is already an older brother or sister in attendance and home to school measurements, with distance from the child’s main residence considered in cases of shared parental responsibility.
For further details about Year 6 admissions, including information about the transition to secondary school, please click here → Birmingham Schools Admissions
Year 12 admissions
School admissions for prospective Year 12 Fortis students can be made via our online application form.
Click below for more information.
Fortis Academy (applicaa.com)
We currently have capacity for 320 students and admit 160 in each year group. Moving forward to the new school build the planned expansion will mean that this will increase to 360 students so we will admit to 180 per year group.
If you have any queries about applications, please contact:
Address:
Miss R Winwood
Director of Sixth Form
Fortis Academy,
Aldridge Road,
Great Barr,
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B44 8NU
Telephone: 0121 366 6611 EXT 346
Email.: Rebecca.winwood@fortis.set.org
Admission to Fortis Academy Sixth form is based on meeting the entry requirements and subject specific requirements for each course. Prospective Year 12 students need to gain a minimum of 5 GCSEs – including English and Maths – grades 9-4.
In-year applications
Applications made outside of the normal admissions round must be made to the academy directly. Our admissions team will notify Birmingham Local Authority on your behalf regarding the application and its outcome.
To find out more about the Fortis Academy admissions process, including Birmingham Local Authority criteria and admission dates, please view our PDF below, or call 0121 366 6611 / email secretariat@fortis.set.org