Admissions
Reception – September 2026
If you are looking to apply for a place in September 2026, we would warmly welcome you to join us at our Open Evening which will take place in Autumn 2025. Here you will be able to meet our wonderful children, our dedicated staff and our Headteacher, Mrs. Barnett. You can also click here to see the Virtual Tour we produced when we were unable to invite families into school – please note, this video is now three years out of date but will give you a flavour of our school.
Once you have made your decisions, you need to apply online via the Lancashire County Council website. Alternatively, you can click here.
Likewise, you can download our Admissions Policy for September 2026:
Not sure when to apply?
If your child was born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, you need to apply between September 2025 and January 2026 to start school in September 2026.
If your child was born between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023, you need to apply between September 2026 and January 2027 to start school in September 2027.
If your child was born between 1st September 2023 and 31st August 2024, you need to apply between September 2027 and January 2028 to start school in September 2028.
Consultation: Admissions Policy for 2027
Our Admissions Policy for September 2027 has been reviewed and is now out for consultation. Please click the link below to review it.
If you have any questions of comments, please email head@willows.lancs.sch.uk.
Admission into other classes
If you would like your child to start at The Willows after their first year in Reception, these are called In Year or Non-Routine admissions.
In order for us to admit a child into any other class, we need to have less children in that class than our admission number – 30. If this is the case, we can work with yourselves and your current school to ensure a smooth transition. Please note, in the interests of your child’s education, we do not allow any admissions part way through a term.
If you would like to come and have a look around our school, please contact Miss Stedman in the office on 01772 684371.
Should a class be full, i.e. 30 children, we will add your details to our Waiting List.