Admissions
đź‘‹ Welcome from the Headteacher
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you'll make. At Whittlefield, we offer a warm, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every child is supported to thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our admission number is 30, which is jointly agreed between the LA and the Governing Board, and this determines the maximum number of pupils that the school will admit in September each year.
We’d love to welcome you to our school community.
How to apply for a School Place
Lancashire School Admissions - September 2026 Intake
From 1 September 2025, parents/carers in Lancashire can apply for primary school places for children starting school in September 2026.
Admission criteria are the rules for who is given priority for places in each school. They are applied when a school is oversubscribed (has more requests than there are places available). As a Community School, Lancashire County Council, as the admission authority, sets the admissions policy and allocates places. Click here for full details.
đź“ť Apply here
Thursday 15 January 2026 - National closing date for primary applications (statutory).
Thursday 16 April 2026 - Offers issued to parents.
(The national offer date is 16 April; if this date falls on a weekend or a bank holiday, offers are sent the next working day.)
If you are not happy with an initial offer, the appeals period starts from your receipt of the offer. Appeal information will be issued later, as this allows some time for waiting lists to operate.
Discover What We Have to Offer!
Join us at one of our upcoming Open Days. Click below to book an Open Day Tour and learn more.
