What ages does St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde take?

St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

How do I apply to St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde?

St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde 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 St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde have a religious character?

Yes — St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde?

When St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children, including those children 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; 2. Catholic children resident in named parishes — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of St John's Poulton-le-Fylde, English Martyrs Poulton-le-Fylde and St Francis, Hambleton; 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. The distance is measured in a straight line (radial) from the child's home address to the school using Ordnance Survey data. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

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How places are decided at St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde

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.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children, including those children 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.
2Catholic children resident in named parishes — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of St John's Poulton-le-Fylde, English Martyrs Poulton-le-Fylde and St Francis, Hambleton.
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children.
4Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children, including those children 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.
5Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church.
6Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
7Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
8Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. The distance is measured in a straight line (radial) from the child's home address to the school using Ordnance Survey data. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

Within each of the categories listed above, the following provisions will be applied in order: (i) exceptional social, medical or pastoral need places the application at the top of the category; (ii) attendance of a brother or sister at the school increases priority within the category after (i). Twins and siblings from multiple births will, where logistically possible, be admitted together where one of the children is the last child ranked within the PAN.

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.