Apply for a school place
If you are resident in Lancashire, you can apply online for your preferred primary or secondary schools (even if any of these are outside of the county).
Before you apply for a school place you should find out about the help and information available to you. In particular you must read the relevant information for parents:
- primary school (reception) applications
- secondary school (year 7) applications
- special schools
- changing schools (in year admissions)
- moving house in the future
- applying from overseas
- if you live outside of Lancashire
- applying to schools outside of Lancashire
- home address
- parents with shared responsibility
- UK crown servants or UK military families
Late applications
Applications for children starting primary school or moving to secondary school in September 2025 have now closed. If you've missed the deadline fill in a late application as soon as possible.
Change your application
You can change your online application at any point before the closing date. Please ensure you resubmit your application if you make any changes.
Late applications
Any applications received after the deadline will be classed as late.
Residency
Information about your home address for school admissions purposes.
Supporting information
Where to send supporting information (from your doctor or health visitor for example).
Privacy notice - Pupil Access Team
How we use and store your personal data.