Admission Information
Co-ordinated admission scheme
Lancashire has a co-ordinated admissions scheme which applies to families seeking school places for September 2026.The scheme makes applying for a primary school place more transparent for all parties involved in the admission process. As co-ordination is a legal requirement, all Lancashire schools are included within the arrangements.
The aim of the co-ordinated scheme is to provide all parents with an offer of a single school place on the same day.
Determined admission arrangements 2026-27
Community and voluntary controlled schools
Lancashire County Council is the admissions authority for community and voluntary controlled schools. There is one admissions policy for all these schools.
Proposed 2026-27 admissions policy
In year applications
To move your child to Anderton Primary School you must apply for an in-year admission. Please click on the following link for more information or to apply.
If there are no places available, your child will be added to the waiting list and you have the right of appeal.
Appeals process
If you are unhappy with your school offer you can appeal the decision.Your appeal should be submitted using the link below within twenty days of refusal of admission. The appeal provides you with an opportunity to explain why you wish to register your child at our school. The appeal forms and advice on how to complete them is available on the Lancashire County Council website:
