As St Mary's Primary School is a voluntary controlled school our admissions are determined by the local authority (Lancashire).  

As such the most up to date information (including policies) can be found at 

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/council/strategies-policies-plans/children-education-and-families/school-admissions/determined-2025-26-admission-arrangements/determined-primary-school-admission-arrangements-2024-25/
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if you would like to visit St Mary's Primary School at any point during the school year please contact the school office who will be happy to arrange a visit to school for you.

Telephone: 01706 216407

Email: schooloffice@rawtenstall-st-marys.lancs.sch.uk

If you have any questions about admissions to St Mary's Primary School please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Apply for a school place for September 2026

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place/starting-primary-school/

In Year Admissions

If you wish to apply for a place at St Mary's CE Primary School during the school year we will be very happy to take you on a tour of school to assist with your decision to join the school.

Please be aware 'in year school admissions' are managed by Lancashire County Council. Information about how to apply for in year admissions can be found at the following link:

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place/changing-schools-during-the-school-year/

Appeals

Appeals 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:

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/appeal-against-an-admission-decision/primary-school-appeals/