Poulton-le-Sands is a Church of England Primary School providing primary education for children aged 4 to 11. Our school is currently organised into seven classes, from Reception to Year 6.
If you are considering a place for your child to start with us in the Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception) for the following September, please see our Early Years Admission section below. If you are interested in your child joining us at any other point in the primary phase, please refer to our In-Year Admissions section.
Early Years Admission Arrangements
Our school’s Admission Policy follows the Lancashire Local Authority guidelines for Voluntary Aided Schools. Applications for Reception places are made electronically through the Local Authority, allowing the admission criteria to be applied fairly and transparently.
The Local Authority provides the school with a list of applications without revealing parental preferences. Our Admissions Committee then categorises and ranks applications in line with our Admission Policy and submits the list back to the Local Authority for final processing. Parents are then notified of the outcome.
To ensure fairness and consistency, our Admissions Committee strictly follows the criteria set out in the school’s Admission Policy. Please find the relevant documents and resources below:
• Admissions 2025
• Admissions 2026
• Parish Boundary Map
• Lancashire County Council Schools Admissions Website
• Churches Together in England Website
In-Year Admission Arrangements
If you wish for your child to join the school in a year group other than Reception, please contact the School Office in the first instance. We will advise on current availability and arrange a visit to the school.
To apply, please follow our In-Year Admission Arrangements and complete the In-Year Admission Application Form linked below:
For further support, please contact the School Office on 01524 413273.
Appeals
If your child has been refused a place at one of your preferred schools, you have the right to appeal the decision. Your appeal will be considered by an independent panel at a hearing, where you will have the opportunity to present your case.
For further information and to submit an appeal, please visit the Lancashire Education Authority website: Lancashire County Council Appeal for a School Place.
