Admissions 2026 – Read St John's CE Primary

Welcome to the Admissions page for Read St John's, a Voluntary Controlled Primary School in Lancashire. This page provides all the information you need about applying for a place at our school for the academic year starting September 2026.

Admission Arrangements for September 2026 

As a Voluntary Controlled School, our admissions are managed by Lancashire County Council (LCC). The following information is published in line with the School Admissions Code and related legislation:

  • Published Admission Number (PAN): We intend to admit 30 children to Reception in September 2026.
  • How applications are considered: Applications are processed by LCC according to its published oversubscription criteria. Places are allocated fairly and transparently.
  • How to apply: Parents and carers must apply online via the Lancashire County Council admissions page: Apply for a school place
  • Allocation of places: If applications exceed available places, LCC applies its oversubscription criteria to allocate places.
  • Deferred or delayed entry: Parents of primary-age children can request to delay or defer their child’s entry to Reception or request admission outside the normal age group. Please contact the school or LCC for advice.

The full LCC admissions policy and arrangements are available here: Determined admission arrangements

In-Year Admissions

For applications made outside the normal admission round (e.g., mid-year transfers):

  • Lancashire County Council manages all in-year admissions for our school.
  • You can apply using the LCC in-year application form: Apply here
  • More details are available on the LCC website: In-year application information

Admission Appeals

If your application is unsuccessful, you have the right to appeal.

  • LCC organises admission appeals for our school.
  • Your appeal should be submitted using the link below within twenty days of refusal of admission. The appeal provides you with an opportunity to explain why you wish to register your child at our school. The appeal forms and advice on how to complete them is available on the Lancashire County Council website: Appeal forms