--- title: "Admissions" url: "https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/parents/admissions" school: "Scotforth St Paul's C of E Primary & Nursery School" --- [Start your school journey with us! Book a visit for September 2027 school starters](https://www.scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/parents/admissions) # Admissions ![](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/images/pages/SCOTFORTH_ST_Paul-s.jpg) Information for Reception children due to start primary school in September 2027. **The statutory closing date is 15 January 2027 and you will be notified of the outcome on the 16th April 2027 or the next working day by the Local Authority on our behalf.** The application is to be made by the closing date using this link; [Apply for a school place - Lancashire County Council](https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/apply-for-a-school-place/) You will also need to complete a Supplementary Form which is available from the School Office or, from the list of documents below. For further information regarding the application process, please contact the Pupil Access Unit on 01524 581112 **School Visits** If your child is due to start school in September 2027 and you would like to visit the school before making a decision please see below. Our Headteacher, Miss Katie O'Donnell, will meet with prospective parents to show you around the school and answer any questions you may have. Places at each session are limited and we would ask that you contact the school office on 01524 65379, or complete the [booking form](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/HQND5dNEp8) to book a place. Sessions are as follows:- - Wednesday 7th October 2026 - 11:00am - Wednesday 14th October 2026 - 1:30pm - Wednesday 21st October 2026 - 1:30pm - Wednesday 4th November 2026 - 1:30pm - Thursday 5th November 2026 - 4:00pm - Wednesday 11th November 2026 - 1:30pm - Wednesday 18th November 2026 - 1:30pm - Thursday 19th November 2026 - 4:00pm - Wednesday 25th November 2026 - 1:30pm - Wednesday 2nd December 2026 - 1:30pm - Thursday 3rd December 2026 - 4:00pm ### Admissions Determined Admissions Policy 2027 237 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scotforth-st-paul-s-cofe-primary-nursery-school/files/documents/Determined_Admissions_Policy_2027.pdf) Diocese Supplementary Form 2027 13 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scotforth-st-paul-s-cofe-primary-nursery-school/files/documents/Supplementary_Form_2027.docx) Determined Admissions Policy 2026 385 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scotforth-st-paul-s-cofe-primary-nursery-school/files/documents/Determined_Admissions_Arrangements_Primary_2026_(1)_copy_(3).pdf) Appeal Information 128 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scotforth-st-paul-s-cofe-primary-nursery-school/files/documents/Appeal_for_a_school_place(1).pdf) In Year Admission Information for Parents 653 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scotforth-st-paul-s-cofe-primary-nursery-school/files/documents/In_Year_Appeals_Info_2024.pdf) In Year Application Form 103 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scotforth-st-paul-s-cofe-primary-nursery-school/files/documents/LCC_In_Year_Admission_Form.pdf) Scotforth Ecclesiastical Map 293 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scotforth-st-paul-s-cofe-primary-nursery-school/files/documents/parents/admissions/Parish_Finder1111.pdf) Scotforth Civil Parish boundary map 176 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scotforth-st-paul-s-cofe-primary-nursery-school/files/documents/parents/admissions/scotforth_parish_map.pdf) [A Church Near You](https://www.achurchnearyou.com/search/?acny_search_place=Scotforth+Road%2C+Lancaster+LA1+4SE%2C+UK&lat=54.0312163&lon=-2.7935388&place=Scotforth+Rd%2C+Lancaster+LA1+4SE%2C+UK&postcode=LA1+4SE&text=) Please use the above link to see if your house is within the Scotforth Ecclesiastical Parish. ### Parents - [Admissions](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/parents/admissions) - [Attendance](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/parents/attendance) - [Term Dates](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/termdates) - [Newsletters](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/parents/newsletters) - [ Letters](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/parents/current-letters) - [School Lunches](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/parents/lunch-menu) - [Medical](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/parents/medical) - [Uniform](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/parents/uniform) - [Breakfast and After School Club](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/parents/breakfast-and-after-school-club) - [SCOT4ALL](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/parents/fossy-pta) - [Policies and procedures](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/parents/policies-and-procedures) - [Questions, Compliments or Complaints?](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/parents/questions-compliments-or-complaints) - [Parent View](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/parents/parent-view) - [Safeguarding, Child Protection and Anti extremism](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/parents/safeguarding-child-protection-and-anti-extremism) - [School Start & Finish Times 24/25](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/parents/the-school-day) - ![Healthy Schools](https://files.schudio.com/scotforth-st-paul-s-cofe-primary-nursery-school/images/partners/healthyschoolslogo(3)_(1).jpeg) - ![Ofsted](https://files.schudio.com/scotforth-st-paul-s-cofe-primary-nursery-school/images/partners/Ofsted_Good_GP_Colour(1).jpeg) - ![Vines](https://files.schudio.com/scotforth-st-paul-s-cofe-primary-nursery-school/images/partners/Outlook-gg5hcrqw_(2)_(1).png) - ![QM](https://files.schudio.com/scotforth-st-paul-s-cofe-primary-nursery-school/images/partners/Quality_Mark_5_March_2015(2)_(1).jpeg) - ![Blackbrun Diocese](https://files.schudio.com/scotforth-st-paul-s-cofe-primary-nursery-school/images/partners/Blackburn_Diocese_(1)_(1).jpeg) - ![School Gold Award](https://files.schudio.com/scotforth-st-paul-s-cofe-primary-nursery-school/images/partners/SG-L1-3-gold-2022-23(4).jpeg) ##### Location Scotforth Rd Lancaster LA1 4SE ##### Contact Us 01524 65379 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Scotforth.St.Pauls) - [Office staff (Mrs Malin and Mrs Pearce)](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/contact) © Copyright 2017–2026 Scotforth St Paul's C of E Primary & Nursery School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)