Admissions 2027 – Read St John's CE Primary
We are delighted that you are considering Read St John's CE Primary School for your child. Choosing the right school is an important decision, and we are proud to offer a welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
At Read St John's, we provide high-quality teaching, a broad and engaging curriculum, and a strong sense of community rooted in our Christian values. We aim to inspire a love of learning, develop confidence and independence, and support children to thrive both academically and personally. Through a wide range of enriching experiences, extracurricular opportunities, and dedicated pastoral care, we help every child grow into a happy, resilient, and successful learner.
This page provides all the information you need about applying for a place at our school for the academic year starting in September 2027. We hope it gives you a helpful insight into life at Read St John's and look forward to welcoming you and your family to our school community.
Admission Arrangements for September 2027
As a Voluntary Controlled School, our admissions are managed by Lancashire County Council (LCC).
Published Admission Number (PAN): 30
If more applications are received than there are places available, LCC will allocate places using the following oversubscription criteria, in order:
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Looked after and previously looked after children, including children previously in state care outside England who were subsequently adopted.
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Exceptional medical, social or welfare reasons accepted by the Local Authority as directly relevant to the school.
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Children eligible for Services Premium.
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Children with an older brother or sister attending the school when they start.
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Distance from the school, with priority given to children living nearest, measured in a straight line.
How to apply
Parents and carers should apply through the Lancashire County Council admissions process.
Apply for a school place – Lancashire County Council
The full admission arrangements, including definitions and additional notes relating to the oversubscription criteria, are available from Lancashire County Council.
Determined Admission Arrangements 2026–27 Lancashire County Council
Parents who are not offered a place have the right to appeal to an independent admission appeal panel.
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.
- As a voluntary controlled school, Lancashire County Council is the admission authority and is responsible for administering the admission appeal process.
- 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
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If you are not happy with the school place you have been offered, you can appeal for any schools that you wish.
Key dates for September 2027
| Date | What happens |
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| 1 September 2026 | Applications for Reception places open. |
| 15 January 2027 | National closing date for primary school applications. |
| 16 April 2027 | Primary school offers are sent to parents. |
| April/May 2027 | Parents can submit an admission appeal if they have been refused a place. |
| Summer 2027 | Admission appeal hearings take place. Exact hearing dates will be published by Lancashire County Council when confirmed. |
Lancashire County Council publishes the specific appeal hearing dates each year. Dates can vary depending on the number of appeals received and the availability of independent panel members and clerks.
How to appeal
If your child has been refused a place at our school, you will receive information explaining how to appeal.
Appeals for voluntary controlled schools are administered by Lancashire County Council.
You should submit your appeal by the deadline stated by Lancashire County Council and provide any information or evidence that you would like the appeal panel to consider.
Late appeals
If you submit an appeal after the published deadline, Lancashire County Council will try to accommodate your appeal where possible.
A late appeal may be heard after the main round of appeals and could therefore be scheduled for a later date.
Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan
If your child has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan, different admission arrangements may apply.
Parents should contact Lancashire County Council's relevant Inclusion Service for advice if their child has an EHC Plan.
Further information
For full information about school admissions, waiting lists and admission appeals, please visit the Lancashire County Council school admissions website.
Lancashire County Council Appeals Team
Telephone: 01772 536776
Email: appeals@lancashire.gov.uk
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).
Published Admission Number (PAN): 30
If more applications are received than there are places available, LCC will allocate places using the following oversubscription criteria, in order:
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Looked after and previously looked after children, including children previously in state care outside England who were subsequently adopted.
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Exceptional medical, social or welfare reasons accepted by the Local Authority as directly relevant to the school.
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Children eligible for Services Premium.
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Children with an older brother or sister attending the school when they start.
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Distance from the school, with priority given to children living nearest, measured in a straight line.
How to apply
Parents and carers should apply through the Lancashire County Council admissions process.
Apply for a school place – Lancashire County Council
The full admission arrangements, including definitions and additional notes relating to the oversubscription criteria, are available from Lancashire County Council.
Determined Admission Arrangements 2026–27 Lancashire County Council
Parents who are not offered a place have the right to appeal to an independent admission appeal panel.
- 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.
- As a voluntary controlled school, Lancashire County Council is the admission authority and is responsible for administering the admission appeal process.
- 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
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Appeals for the September intake are those for children starting primary school (reception) or secondary school (Year 7) in September.
If you are not happy with the school place you have been offered, you can appeal for any schools that you wish.
Key dates for September 2026 Reception admissions
Date What happens Thursday 16 April 2026 Offers of primary school places are sent to parents. Friday 1 May 2026 Deadline for requesting inclusion on the waiting list for the first round of reserve offers. Monday 18 May 2026 Deadline for submitting an appeal for the first round of appeal hearings. 13–17 July 2026 Provisional appeal hearing dates for Hyndburn/Ribble Valley community primary schools. After the hearing The independent appeal panel considers the case and a written decision is issued. The published hearing dates are provisional and may change depending on the number of appeals received and the availability of independent panel members and clerks.
Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan
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If your child has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan, different arrangements apply. Parents should contact the relevant Lancashire County Council Inclusion Service team for advice rather than using the standard admission appeal process.
Further information
For further information about admission appeals, including how to submit an appeal, please visit the Lancashire County Council school appeals information.
Lancashire County Council Appeals Team
Telephone: 01772 536776
Email: appeals@lancashire.gov.ukThe school is not responsible for organising or determining the appeal. Appeals for voluntary controlled schools are administered by Lancashire County Council and decided by an independent appeal panel.
Appeal hearings are informal and normally take approximately 20–30 minutes.
Late appeals
Appeals submitted after the published deadline may still be considered. Lancashire County Council will try to accommodate late appeals where possible, although they may be heard after the first round of hearings.
Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan
If your child has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan, different arrangements apply. Parents should contact the relevant Lancashire County Council Inclusion Service team for advice rather than using the standard admission appeal process.
Further information
For further information about admission appeals, including how to submit an appeal, please visit the Lancashire County Council school appeals information.
Lancashire County Council Appeals Team
Telephone: 01772 536776
Email: appeals@lancashire.gov.ukThe school is not responsible for organising or determining the appeal. Appeals for voluntary controlled schools are administered by Lancashire County Council and decided by an independent appeal panel.