Admissions

Thank you for considering Parochial C of E Primary and Nursery School.
Below you'll find key information and forms for Nursery, Reception, and in-year admissions.

Consultation on the proposed 2027-28 admission arrangements for Parochial C of E 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 2025 to Wednesday 28th January 2026. 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

Admissions arrangements have been updated to align with the Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust policy, with the Trust acting as the admissions authority.
The oversubscription criteria have been reordered and clarified to ensure consistency across Trust schools.
A faith-based oversubscription criterion has been more clearly defined, including the introduction of attendance bands and clearer guidance on supporting evidence via the Supplementary Information Form.
Nursery attendance has been included as a specific oversubscription criterion.
The approach to children with exceptional medical or social needs has been clarified, including expectations around professional evidence.
Distance measurement and tie-break arrangements have been standardised, including the use of random allocation where distances cannot separate applications.
References to waiting lists, in-year admissions, deferred entry, and summer-born children have been updated to reflect current national guidance and local authority procedures.
A full copy of the proposed admission arrangements is linked below and a paper copy is available on request.
The Supplementary Information Form is also linked below.
Free paper copies are available from the school office at:

Parochial C of E Primary School
Keppel Street
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 6NN

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.

Admissions Forms and Key Documents:

You can find key admissions forms and information below. Click the links below to access each document or process.

To book a visit please e-mail or call: admin@par.fa1.uk or (0161) 3436070

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