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Information for parents about applying for reception places for September 2025.

  • Important dates
  • When children can start primary school
  • Choosing your school preferences
  • Deferred and part-time starts
  • Delaying a full year
  • Summer born children
  • Admission criteria
  • Supplementary information forms
  • Infant class sizes
  • Transferring from nursery to school
  • Transferring from infant to junior school
  • Transferring to another primary school
  • Transferring to secondary school
  • Moving house or applying from abroad
  • Free home to school transport
  • Waiting lists and appeals
  • Advice and support
  • Getting ready to start school

Transferring to secondary school

In Lancashire, children transfer at 11+.

You should be given full details about transfer at the beginning of your child's last year of primary education (Year 6).

You can also view the information on our website or contact your local area education office.

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