Days left to apply for secondary school with Lancashire County Council for the start of September 2025

The admission criteria by which all applications will be assessed will vary depending on the type of organization applied for (a community school, faith school or academy).

But families are reminded that no child is “automatically” offered a place at the school in question, even if they have a brother or sister.

If there are more applications for a school than there are available places, the published admissions policy will be used to determine which children will be offered a school.

County Hall said it would “liaise and exchange information with all other admissions authorities, including neighboring local authorities” before finalizing any bids. For secondary school applications, this information will be provided to parents and carers on 3 March 2025.

County Cllr Jayne Rear, cabinet member for education and skills, said: “Applying online is quick and easy and the whole process will only take a few minutes.

“Parents and carers should also plan how their child will get to school as part of the admissions process and check if they qualify for travel assistance.

“If you need any support with your application, our admissions team will be happy to assist you.”

To apply, visit: Apply for a school place – Lancashire County Council. For more information go to: www.lancashire.gov.uk/schools.

Some children may receive free transportation to school, depending on how far they would normally have to walk. Assistance is also provided to low-income families.

For further support with the application process, families in the county council area should contact Lancashire’s education office in their area (phone lines are open weekdays from 9am to 5pm):

Preston, South Ribble, Chorley and West Lancashire

Tel: (01772) 532 109; email: [email protected]

Lancaster, Morecambe, Wyre and Fylde

Tel: (01524) 581 148; email: [email protected]

Hyndburn, Ribble Valley, Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale

Tel: (01254) 220747; email: [email protected]

Blackpool

Tel: (01253) 476637; email: [email protected]

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