Admissions

Primary School Admissions 2027

The arrangements for the admission of pupils to primary schools in September 2027 will, as far as possible, conform to the following timetable.

Tuesday 1 September 2026 - Apply from this date

School places are not allocated on a first come, first served basis. All applications received up to the closing date are given equal priority, but if you miss the deadline, a late application may reduce your chance of getting your preference of school.

Friday 15 January 2027 - National closing date for primary applications (statutory).

During this period all applications are processed and all preferences are considered against the published admissions policy. Where there are more applications than places available, decisions are made as to which children should be offered the available places. We will liaise and exchange information with all other admission authorities including neighbouring local authorities. The allocation and offer of a primary school place is finalised.

Friday 16 April 2027 - Offers issued to parents

(The national offer date is 16 April, if this date falls on a weekend or a bank holiday, offers are sent the next working day.)

If you are not happy with an initial offer, the appeals period starts from your receipt of the offer. Appeal information will be issued later as this allows some time for waiting lists to operate.

Please apply on the Lancashire County Council Website: https://schooladmissions.lancashire.gov.uk/prefs.php

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Secondary School Applications for Year 6 Pupils 2027

The arrangements for the transfer of pupils to secondary schools in September 2027 will, as far as possible, conform to the following timetable.

Tuesday 1 September 2026 - Apply from this date

School places are not allocated on a first come, first served basis. All applications received up to the closing date are given equal priority, but if you miss the deadline, a late application may reduce your chance of getting your preference of school.

Saturday 31 October 2026 - National closing date for secondary applications (statutory).

During this period all applications are processed, and all preferences are considered against the published admissions policy. Where there are more applications than places available, decisions are made as to which children should be offered the available places. We will liaise and exchange information with all other admission authorities including neighbouring local authorities. The allocation and offer of a secondary school place is finalised.

Monday 1 March 2027 - Offers issued to parents

(The national offer date is 1 March, if this date falls on a weekend or a bank holiday, offers are sent the next working day.)

If you are not happy with an initial offer the appeals period starts from your receipt of the offer. Appeal information will be issued later as this allows some time for waiting lists to operate.

Appeals which we receive after the deadline will be slotted into the schedule where possible. We cannot guarantee this however, and late appeals may have to be heard after the agreed date at a second round of hearings. The schedule is subject to change depending upon the availability of appeal panel members, clerks, venue, etc.

Please apply on the Lancashire County Council Website: https://schooladmissions.lancashire.gov.uk/prefs.php

In Year Admissions

In Year Admissions are admissions to school that take place outside the normal admissions rounds. If you are new to the area and require a school place or if you already reside in the area and you want to move your child/ren, your application should be made directly to our school. The Headteacher, Mr Eccleston will then review the application taking into consideration the current size, capacity and needs of the cohort(s), before contacting the child/ren’s current school. The child/ren will be admitted if there are available places. 

We would aim to notify parents/carers of the outcome of their application as soon as possible.

If you are enquiring about a place at our school in-year, please complete the Pupil Enquiry form and send to head@st-pauls-farington.lancs.sch.uk

For any further information, including a hard copy of the enquiry form found below or to enquire about a visit to our wonderful school, please contact the School Office on 01772 366166.

Consultation Determined Admissions Arrangements for 2027-2028 

The consultation period has now ended

Please see attached document entitled ‘Farington Moss St. Paul’s CE Primary School Determined Admissions Arrangements for 2027’ shared on Tuesday 2nd December 2025. The changes to our admissions arrangements are in the process of a 6 week consultation period Tuesday 13th January 2026. If you have any questions or queries regarding the changes to our admissions arrangements, you must formally consult during this period of time. Please contact Kath Marginson, Chair of Governors via the School office email bursar@st-pauls-farington.lancs.sch.uk