Petition · past parliament
Children shouldn't have to be christened to get into a school
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the government to stop schools putting pressure onto parents saying they must be christened they must attend church if you have any chance for your child attending that school
We shouldnt be forced to do something we dont believe in or want to do.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We understand that you are concerned about the admission criteria for certain schools, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
Faith schools are able to give priority to children from a particular religion, but it is up to indiviudal faith schools how to set their admission criteria, and what advice to give to parents wishing to send their child to their school. We could accept a petition calling on the Government to stop faith schools being able to give priority to children from a particular religion, if that's something you would like to happen.
We understand that you are concerned about the admission criteria for certain schools, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
Faith schools are able to give priority to children from a particular religion, but it is up to indiviudal faith schools how to set their admission criteria, and what advice to give to parents wishing to send their child to their school. We could accept a petition calling on the Government to stop faith schools being able to give priority to children from a particular religion, if that's something you would like to happen.
Timeline
| 26 Jul 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Jul 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
29 Jul 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.