Admissions

Bolton Local Authority oversee admissions to Clarendon Primary School. Click here to visit the website or click on the button at the bottom of the page.

Special educational needs

If your child is undergoing an Education Health and Care Assessment you will still need to complete an application for admission. For further advice contact the Inclusion and Statutory Assessment Service on 01204 338653.

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Admission to Reception Class 2026/2027

If you have not registered your child’s details with a school or the Local Authority for admission to primary school for September 2026/27 please complete the online registration form or contact Pupil Services on 01204 332137/2143.

Transferring Between Primary Schools

Bolton Council is responsible for co-ordinating admissions into all schools for those families resident within the Bolton Metropolitan Borough. This includes

• Children wishing to change from one school to another school within the borough
• Children who have arrived into the borough requiring a school place
• Children wishing to move from an independent school to a school maintained by the Council
• Children resident in the borough but requiring admission to a school in another borough
• If you live in the area of another local authority then you must make an application through the school admission team for that authority

Is there an application form I need to complete?

The application form that the parents/carers will be required to complete when requesting admission to a new school can be found by clicking here, together with the notes of guidance.

You must ensure your child’s continued attendance at their current school whilst your application is being considered however it is recognised that for families who have moved into Bolton this may not always be possible. You must in such circumstances inform the headteacher at their previous school of the arrangements you are making.

Appeals

You have the statutory right to submit an appeal for a place at your preferred school when your application has been unsuccessful.  Information to the website can be found here.