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Starting primary school (reception)

Information for parents about applying for reception places for September 2024.

  1. Important dates
  2. When children can start primary school
  3. Choosing your school preferences
  4. Deferred and part-time starts
  5. Delaying a full year
  6. Summer born children
  7. Admission criteria
  8. Supplementary information forms
  9. Infant class sizes
  1. Transferring from nursery to school
  2. Transferring from infant to junior school
  3. Transferring to another primary school
  4. Transferring to secondary school
  5. Applications from abroad
  6. Free home to school transport
  7. Appeals and waiting lists
  8. Advice and support
  9. Getting ready to start school

13. Transferring to secondary school

In Lancashire, children transfer at 11+.

You should be given full details about transfer at the beginning of your child's last year of primary education (Year 6).

You can also view the information on our website or contact your local area education office.

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Apply online for a school place

Apply online

The deadline to apply for a primary school place for September 2024 is 15 January 2024. Any applications received after the deadline will be classed as late.