Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery

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. 1Looked after children and previously looked after children* [a ‘looked after child’ is a child who is — Looked after children and previously looked after children* [a ‘looked after child’ is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order)]. This criteria also includes looked after children and all previously looked after 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. 2Children with sisters or brothers in school on the date that the list of children — Children with sisters or brothers in school on the date that the list of children (who have named us on their admissions application) is ranked; (to include full brothers and sisters, half brothers & sisters, step brothers & sisters and foster brothers/sisters who live at the same address as part of the same family unit).
3. 3Children who — Children who, with their immediate families*** are regular worshippers at St George’s Church, Tyldesley (a regular worshipper is deemed as one who attends Sunday worship on at least 12 occasions during the 12 month period prior to the closing date for applications – January 2026-January 2027). Written verification by a member of the clergy or designated church officer, or a St George’s Church, Tyldesley Attendance Card, is required as evidence of regular worship.
4. 4Children with compelling medical or social needs who live in St George’s parish.***** Written evidence from a profession — Children with compelling medical or social needs who live in St George’s parish.***** Written evidence from a professional involved with the child is required in a separate letter.
5. 5Children who — Children who, with their immediate families*** have an active membership of a church which is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, either within the boundary of St George’s parish or outside of the boundary (a regular worshipper is deemed as one who attends worship on at least 12 occasions during the 12 month period prior to the closing date for applications – January 2026-January 2027). Written verification by a member of the clergy or designated church officer, or a St George’s Church, Tyldesley Attendance Card, or a completed Supplementary Information Form is required as evidence of regular worship. 'Never settle for less than your best' Jesus said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ John 8:12
6. 6Children who live within the parish of St George***** with priority given to those living nearest to the school — Children who live within the parish of St George***** with priority given to those living nearest to the school (from the child’s home address**** to the main gate at school as measured by the LA).
7. 7Children who live outside the parish of St George***** with priority given to those living nearest to the school — Children who live outside the parish of St George***** with priority given to those living nearest to the school (from the child’s home address**** to the main gate at school as measured by the LA). * Applications for previously looked after children must be supported with appropriate evidence, i.e. a copy of the adoption order, residence order or special guardianship order. ** Applications must be supported with appropriate evidence that the child has been adopted from state care. *** ‘Immediate family’ is classed as the parent/carer/grandparent. **** Front door of the child’s home address is taken as the address at which the child sleeps for the majority of the school week. *****A map showing the boundary for St George’s parish, and other Christian churches within it, is available at the school office or through clicking the link below: https://www.saintgeorgescentral.wigan.sch.uk/Documents/Admission/Parish%20Boundary.pdf NB: Parents/carers are advised to complete the school’s own Supplementary Information Form in addition to the Local Authority form where additional information would have a direct bearing on the decisions about oversubscription criteria.

"Admission Arrangements 2027/28", published by the school on its own website (https://www.saintgeorgescentral.wigan.sch.uk/Documents/Admission/School Admissions Arrangements 2027-2028.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.