Admission to Reception Class 2027

• Follow this link to find out about Primary Schools in Bolton
• Read the online admissions guidance notes

• Apply online for a primary school place
• Complete the supplementary form if you are applying for a place in a Church of England primary school and wish Church attendance to be considered
• The deadline for admissions is 15 January 2027

Please click the links below to see our admission policy and supplementary form

• St Matthew’s Little Lever Admission Policy 2026-2027 – The Supplementary Faith Form can be found at the end of the policy 
• St Matthew’s Little Lever Admission Policy 2027-2028 – The Supplementary Faith Form can be found at the end of the policy

National offer day for primary school reception places is 16^th April or the nearest working day where this falls on a weekend or Bank Holiday.

Special educational needs

If your child is undergoing an Education Health and Care Assessment you will still need to complete an application for admission. For further advice contact the Inclusion and Statutory Assessment Service on 01204 338653.

Schools directory (for OFSTED reports and performance tables)

Bolton Council is responsible for co-ordinating admissions into all schools for those families resident within the Bolton Metropolitan Borough. This includes

• Children wishing to change from one school to another school within the borough
• Children who have arrived into the borough requiring a school place
• Children wishing to move from an independent school to a school maintained by the Council
• Children resident in the borough but requiring admission to a school in another borough

If you live in the area of another local authority then you must make an application through the school admission team for that authority

Change of Schools – Is there an application form I need to complete?

The application form that the parents/carers will be required to complete when requesting admission to a new school can be found here together with the notes of guidance.

You must ensure your child’s continued attendance at their current school whilst your application is being considered however it is recognised that for families who have moved into Bolton this may not always be possible. You must in such circumstances inform the Headteacher at their previous school of the arrangements you are making.

Appeals

You have a statutory right to submit an appeal for a place at your preferred school when your application for a place has been unsuccessful. Bolton Council deal with all school admission appeals on the school’s behalf. Click here for information.