Determined Admissions Policy
The governing body of Ribchester St. Wilfrid’s C of E Primary School consulted over reducing our PAN (Pupil Admission Number) from 16 to 15.
The governors took the decision to ask for the PAN to be reduced to 15, to ensure that a class size of 30 cannot be exceeded. This was agreed from 2024 admissions.
Dates
Please be aware that the closing date for applications for Reception September 2025 is Wednesday 15th January 2025. Supplementary (Faith) Forms should be returned before 15th January 2025.
Offers will be issued to parents on Wednesday 16 April 2025 via Lancashire County Council.
Parish Boundary Map
Lancashire's Online Application Link for New Reception Class
In Year Admissions
If you are interested in obtaining a place at Ribchester St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School, please contact the school to see if there is a space in the required year group. Places are allocated in line with our admissions criteria. You can also arrange a time to have a tour of the school.
The below application form should be returned to school in person or via email - bursar@ribchester-st-wilfrids.lancs.sch.uk
Appeals to Ribchester St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School
If there is no place available, you may lodge an appeal. The written appeal form is available below and this needs to be completed along with the in year application form and returned to school. Lancashire aim to hear the appeal case within six weeks of the submission and parents will be notified within five school days of the outcome. Further information on appeals can also be found on the LCC website https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/appeal-against-an-admission-decision/
Open Afternoon for Pre-School and Reception 2025
We will be holding our Open Afternoon, for Pre-School and Reception 2025 places, on Friday 18th October, 1.15pm to 3.15pm.
Our pupils will be available to give a guided tour of the school and families are able to spend time in Calder class.
If you miss the event please get in touch with the school to book a private tour.