Admissions
We are a Voluntary Controlled Church of England School which means all school places are allocated through Lancashire County Council Admission Team.
Our standard admission number is 60 and school has a capacity for 180 pupils.
You must apply if your child has a 4th birthday between 1st September 2024 and 31st August 2025 for a Reception place in September 2025. Lancashire County Council deals with all applications for primary places. Please apply even if an older brother or sister is already attending your preferred school.
Closing date for application for primary schools is 15th January 2025.
Allocation of primary school places will be announced on the 16th April 2025.
To apply for a Reception place starting September 2025 please click on the following link:
www.lancashire.gov.uk/schools.
If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact school on 01772 423339.
RECEPTION CLASS STARTING SCHOOL ARRANGEMENTS
If you are successful in securing a Reception place for your child, shortly after you receive the offer letter, you will be invited to attend a ‘Welcome’ Meeting in the Summer term before your child starts school. During this session you will receive all the information you will need for your child starting school.
- You will receive a Starting School pack, with paperwork that needs to be completed prior to your child starting school. This will include contact and pick up details and the day your child will start school.
- You will also receive information on school dinners, uniform, first aid procedures, nurture as well as visiting the Reception classes
- The Reception Class teachers will also address some of the fears and anxieties that your child will have when starting school and how to overcome these by getting ready for school.
When your child starts school you may have many questions. Here are some Parents most common concerns...
Is there a phased entry when starting school?
Yes, our Reception children normally have a shorter first week in school. You will receive your child’s start date when you attend the ‘Welcome’ Meeting.
These first weeks are an important stage in the transition from Nursery to Infant School and helps your child to settle and get to know their Teacher.
Will my child get to meet their Teacher before starting school?
Yes, you will receive an invitation for your child to join us for an afternoon in July. The children who attend St Andrew’s Nursery will be coming for sessions in the Summer term.
Does my child receive a free lunch?
Yes, as of September 2014 all children from Reception Class to Year 2 are entitled to free school meals. We encourage all the Reception children to have a school dinner
If my child has any additional needs are we able to have a one to one chat with the Teacher prior to starting school?
Yes, if your child has additional needs, please call the school office to make an appointment to see Miss Glassbrook and the Reception Class Teacher. Please bring with you any information, details of support your child already receives, care plans if they have medical needs.
We are sure that your child will be very happy at St Andrew’s and we are looking forward to teaching all the new children in September and working in close partnership with you, the parents.
If you have any questions which have not been answered, please contact the school office. We will update this page with common queries.
In Year Admissions / Transferring from another school.
As a Voluntary Controlled Church of England School, LCC co-ordinates all in-year admissions. If you wish to change your child's school, for whatever reason, please contact LCC who will be able to advise you where places are available and will process your application.
www.lancashire.gov.uk/schools.