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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.
If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones.
Prior to the numbered categories, priority within each category is adjusted by: (i) exceptional social, medical or pastoral need evidence placed at top of category; (ii) sibling attendance at the school increases priority within category. Twins/multiple births admitted where one is last ranked within PAN, where logistically possible.
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.
Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School
primary · 3.1 km away
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School
primary · 0 m away
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale
primary · Good · 3.5 km away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
primary · Good · 3.0 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
primary · Outstanding · 5.5 km away
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School
primary · Needs attention · 1.7 km away
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