How many pupils attend Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School?

Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School has 84 pupils on roll.

What ages does Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School take?

Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

How do I apply to Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School?

Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School?

When Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. (a) Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children This means a ‘loo — (a) Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children This means a ‘looked after child’ or a child who was previously ‘looked after’ but ceased to be looked after because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (please see definitions below). A ‘looked after child’ is a child who is (a) in the care of the local authority or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to the school. An adoption order is an order under the Adoption Act 1976 (see Section 12 adoption orders) and children who are adopted under the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (see Section 46 adoption orders). A ‘child arrangements order’ is an order settling the arrangements to be made as to the person with whom the child is to live under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 as amended by Section 14 of the Children and Families Act 2014. Section 14A of the of the Children Act 1989 defines a ‘special guardianship order’ as an order appointing one or more individual’s to be a child’s special guardian (or special guardians). A child is…; 2. Siblings Children who have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and on the date of admission — Siblings Children who have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and on the date of admission. Siblings include full, step, half, foster, adopted brothers and sisters and children of parent or carer’s partner. In all cases both children should be living in the same family unit at the same address; 3. Children whose parents live within the ecclesiastical parish of St Hilda’s — Children whose parents live within the ecclesiastical parish of St Hilda’s, Bilsborrow, Nr Preston. A map showing the boundaries is available in school and on the school website, and 2 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.3% of pupils at Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1(a) Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children This means a ‘loo — (a) Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children This means a ‘looked after child’ or a child who was previously ‘looked after’ but ceased to be looked after because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (please see definitions below). A ‘looked after child’ is a child who is (a) in the care of the local authority or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to the school. An adoption order is an order under the Adoption Act 1976 (see Section 12 adoption orders) and children who are adopted under the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (see Section 46 adoption orders). A ‘child arrangements order’ is an order settling the arrangements to be made as to the person with whom the child is to live under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 as amended by Section 14 of the Children and Families Act 2014. Section 14A of the of the Children Act 1989 defines a ‘special guardianship order’ as an order appointing one or more individual’s to be a child’s special guardian (or special guardians). A child is…
2Siblings Children who have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and on the date of admission — Siblings Children who have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and on the date of admission. Siblings include full, step, half, foster, adopted brothers and sisters and children of parent or carer’s partner. In all cases both children should be living in the same family unit at the same address
3Children whose parents live within the ecclesiastical parish of St Hilda’s — Children whose parents live within the ecclesiastical parish of St Hilda’s, Bilsborrow, Nr Preston. A map showing the boundaries is available in school and on the school website.
4Children with a parent/guardian worshipping in a church in full membership of Churches Together in England or the Evange — Children with a parent/guardian worshipping in a church in full membership of Churches Together in England or the Evangelical Alliance. "Parental worshipping" is normally taken to mean a minimum of 12 attendances at church/public worship for at least the 12 months leading up to the 1st September 2026. The governors will request confirmation of this from the relevant member of the clergy or church officer. The lists of Churches can be found on the Churches Together in England website at cte.org.uk, and for the Evangelical Alliance at eauk.org; lists are taken as on 1st September 2026. Churches in membership of the equivalent bodies to CTE in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are equally accepted. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alternative premises have been available for public worship.
5Other Children

Own-authority determined admission arrangements for 2027-28, as published by Lancashire County Council on its determined 2027-28 admission arrangements page (document filed by the council as "John Cross CE Church of England Primary School 3 March 2026.pdf").

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.