Admission Arrangements
If you wish to make an appointment to view our school or to discuss the application process, please contact either Mrs Wilds or Mrs Lang via the school office on 01772 795676 or email office@longsands.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Reception 2026 intake
If your child is due to start school in September 2026 and you would like your child to attend our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below.
Important dates
The arrangements for the admission of pupils to primary schools in September 2026 will, as far as possible, conform to the following timetable.
Monday 1 September 2025 - Apply from this date
School places are not allocated on a first come, first served basis. All applications received up to the closing date are given equal priority, but if you miss the deadline, a late application may reduce your chance of getting your preference of school.
Thursday 15 January 2026 - National closing date for primary applications (statutory).
During this period all applications are processed and all preferences are considered against the published admissions policy. Where there are more applications than places available, decisions are made as to which children should be offered the available places. We will liaise and exchange information with all other admission authorities including neighbouring local authorities. The allocation and offer of a primary school place is finalised.
Thursday 16 April 2026 - Offers issued to parents
(The national offer date is 16 April, if this date falls on a weekend or a bank holiday, offers are sent the next working day.)
If you are not happy with an initial offer, the appeals period starts from your receipt of the offer. Appeal information will be issued later as this allows some time for waiting lists to operate.
Appeals
If your child has been refused a place at one of your preferred schools, you may appeal the decision of the admissions authority.
Your reasons for appealing will then be considered by an independent panel at an appeal hearing. You will have the chance to attend the appeal hearing and present your case.
Please see the guidance below for more detailed information and how to appeal
In-year transfer
If you would like to apply for a place for your child who is currently attending school elsewhere, please see the following links
