Admission Arrangements
The current policy for admission to community and controlled primary schools in Bolton is as follows:
All parents will be provided with a preference form on which they will be asked to express 3 preferences in order of priority for a primary school. If the school is over-subscribed the following criteria will be applied in priority order:
1. Children who have a Statement of Special Educational Need stating the preferred school.
2. Children in Public Care (Looked After Children).
3. Children who will have older siblings in Reception to Year 5 of the preferred school at the date of application. Older children from the same family unit, attending a particular school, can be considered to “qualify” a younger child under sibling link criteria, provided proof is available to demonstrate that the children are permanently resident at the same address and part of the same family unit.
4. Children who suffer from some medical condition or disability, which makes it better for them to attend that school rather than another.
5. Proximity (where you live).
Please click on the link below to find out how to apply for a Primary school place:
