Admission to Reception Class
- EYFS Admissions Policy
- Apply online for a primary school place
- Read the Online Admissions Guidance Notes
Special Educational Needs and Disability Admissions
If your child is undergoing an Education Health and Care Assessment you will still need to complete an application for admission. For further advice please contact the Bolton Council SEN Strategy and Development Team on 01204 338612 or alternatively visit https://www.bolton.gov.uk/special-educational-needs-disabilities/placement-mainstream-schools. Please also read our Admissions policy and arrangements for more information.
Admission to Reception Class
If you have not registered your child’s details with a school or the Local Authority for admission to primary school, please contact Pupil Services on 01204 332137/2143.
Transferring between Primary Schools
Bolton Council is responsible for co-ordinating admissions into all schools for those families resident within the Bolton Metropolitan Borough. This includes
- Children wishing to change from one school to another school within the borough
- Children who have arrived into the borough requiring a school place
- Children wishing to move from an independent school to a school maintained by the Council
- Children resident in the borough but requiring admission to a school in another borough
If you live in the area of another local authority then you must make an application through the school admission team for that authority
Is there an application form I need to complete?
You must ensure your child’s continued attendance at their current school whilst your application is being considered however it is recognised that for families who have moved into Bolton this may not always be possible. You must in such circumstances inform the headteacher at their previous school of the arrangements you are making.
Admissions Arrangements Policy
School Appeals
You have a statutory right to submit an appeal for a place at your preferred school when your application for a place has been unsuccessful. Please click on the link below for more information.