A to Z of services

Primary School Places

Children are not required to start school until the term following their fifth birthday. In Lancashire, however, all children who have their fifth birthday between 1 September and 31 August of the following year may start school in the September if their parents / carers wish it.

To make the process of applying for a place as easy as possible, parents can apply online or complete a paper application form. Completed paper applications should be returned to your first preference Primary School.

Lancashire County Council provide Primary Schools services in Pendle.

• Visit their Primary Schools admissions website for more information.

Secondary School Places

Parents must express all their Secondary School preferences by either completing an on-line application or a paper application (not both). In addition a supplementary form may also be required by most Voluntary Aided Schools and Foundation Schools.  This is not a legal requirement but must be completed if you want your application to be assessed against the schools admission policy.

Lancashire County Council provide Secondary Schools services in Pendle.

• Visit their Secondary Schools admissions website for more information.

Appeals

When applying for a school whether it is Primary or Secondary, if you are refused a placement at your preferred school, you have a right of appeal against your refusal.

• For more information on appeals visit Lancashire County Council's appeals website

Find A School

• To view a list of schools in Pendle, map locations and websites visit the Lancashire Grid for Learning's "Find a School" page.

You can also visit www.edubase.gov.uk for a comprehensive list of all schools in the UK.

• More information on schools and colleges in Pendle