Admissions
Consultation on the proposed 2027-28 admission arrangements for St. John St. Michael Primary School.
In accordance with the School Admissions Code, Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust (the admission authority) is consulting on proposed changes to our admission arrangements for entry in September 2027. Consultation will run for a minimum of 6 weeks from Wednesday 17th December to Wednesday 28th January. This consultation period falls within the statutory window as per the Admissions Code: GOV.UK
We are consulting with parents of children aged 2–18, local schools and admission authorities, the local authority, the diocese and other interested parties in the locality as required under the Admissions Code.
What’s changed/summary of proposals:
- A full copy of the proposed admission arrangements are linked and available on request: Admissions arrangements 2026-2027
- The Supplementary Information Form - Supplementary faith form 2026-2027 . Free paper copies are available from the school office.
How to respond:
Please respond by Wednesday 28th January 2026 (consultation closes at 5pm on that date). Responses can be submitted by:
- Email: enquiries@fa1.uk (subject: Admissions Consultation)
- Online form: https://forms.office.com/e/HiRQVKCShi
- Post: The Clerk to the Board of Trustees, Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust, Newnham Street, Bolton, BL1 8QA (FAO Admissions Consultation)
What happens next:
All responses will be considered by the Trust Board prior to determination of the admission arrangements by 28th February 2026. Once determined, the arrangements will be published on each academy’s website by 15th March and a copy sent to the local authority. Once the final arrangements are determined, anyone with concerns has the right to refer the matter to the Office of the Schools Adjudicator.
Please let us know if you have any questions about the consultation or need the documents in an alternative format.
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Thank you for considering our school.
If you would like your child to join our school community, please find full details of our admission arrangements below. Should you require any further information about joining us, our school office will be happy to assist you and answer any questions you may have.
We are happy to arrange a pre-visit if required, offering families the opportunity to see our school in action and gain a sense of our values and daily life. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the school office to make an appointment — we look forward to welcoming you.
How do you make an application for admission to our reception class?
Admission applications begin a full year in advance of the time your child would start school. Applications for admission to the school should be made online at https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place/apply-for-a-primary-school-place/ between September and January of the year prior to admission. The closing date is the middle of January.
Please do not be put off applying for a place at our school for your child if you do not have church attendance
Paper copies of any of the documents below can be requested from the school office, by calling 01706 852614 or emailing office@sjm.fa1.uk
Admissions Policy 2025-2026
Admissions arrangements 2025-2026
Admissions Policy 2026-2027
Admissions arrangements 2026-2027
Supplementary faith form 2026-2027
In Year Admissions
In year admissions application form