Education Act 1996: Primary legislation providing the basic framework for education in England and Wales, including fundamental rights and responsibilities regarding school admissions

School Admissions Code: Statutory guidance that governs school admissions, including fair access protocols and detailed requirements for admission procedures

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the protection of personal information, data collection and processing requirements, and privacy notices for admission forms

Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring prevention of discrimination, equal access to education, and consideration of special educational needs in admission processes

Children Act 1989 and 2004: Laws focusing on child welfare considerations and parental responsibility aspects in educational contexts

School Standards and Framework Act 1998: Legislation detailing admission arrangements and appeals procedures for schools

Human Rights Act 1998: Legislation protecting fundamental rights including the right to education and privacy rights in educational contexts

Local Education Authority Requirements: Specific requirements set by the Local Education Authority that must be considered in admission procedures

School-Specific Admission Criteria: Individual school requirements and criteria that must be incorporated into the self-declaration form

Age Verification Requirements: Specific documentation and verification requirements for proving student age during admission

Proof of Residence Requirements: Documentation requirements for verifying residential address and catchment area eligibility

Academic Record Verification: Requirements for previous academic records and their verification in the admission process