School admissions
School admissions open on 1 September 2021 for children due to start primary or secondary school in September 2022.
Primary school places
The deadline to apply for a primary school school place for September 2022 is 15 January 2022.
Secondary places
The deadline to apply for a secondary school place for September 2022 is 31 October 2021.
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Apply for a school place
The deadline to apply for a school place for September 2022 is:
- 15 January 2022 for primary schools
- 31 October 2021 for secondary schools
School offers
School places for September 2022 admissions will be announced for:
- secondary schools on 1 March 2022
- primary schools on 19 April 2022
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.