Apply for a secondary school place
If you have a child starting secondary school in September 2020, apply for a school place no later than 31 October 2020.
School admissions
School admissions open on 1 September 2020 for children due to start primary or secondary school in September 2021.
Apply for a primary school place
If you have a child starting primary school in September 2021, apply for a school place no later than 15 January 2021.
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Apply for a school place
The deadline to apply for a school place for September 2021 is:
- 15 January 2021 for primary schools
- 31 October 2020 for secondary schools
Any applications received after the deadline will be classed as late.
School offers
School places for September 2021 admissions will be announced for:
- secondary schools on 1 March 2021
- primary schools on 16 April 2021
Starting primary school
Information for parents about applying for a primary school place.
Starting secondary school
Information for parents about applying for a secondary school place.
Changing schools during the school year
What to consider and how to request a transfer to another school (in year school admissions).
How we allocate school places
Information about the equal preference scheme.
Apply for a nursery school place
There are many different types of childcare available, you can combine them to find the solution which best meets your needs.
Sixth form at Lancashire maintained schools
A number of Lancashire maintained schools and academies offer sixth form provision.
University technical colleges and studio schools
Students can now choose to attend a university technical college (UTC) or studio school at age 14.
School admission policies
View current policies and find out if any changes are proposed for schools and sixth forms in your area.