2027-28
Please visit our School Policy page to see our School Admissions Policy.
Nursery Admissions
Children are eligible to be admitted to our Nursery the term following their third birthday when they are entitled to 15 or 30 hours free childcare.
Nursery operates:
Full day sessions (8.45am – 3.15pm)
Full morning sessions (8.45am – 11.45am)
Full afternoon sessions (12.15pm – 3.15pm)
Parents must complete the Parent Declaration Form three times per year in order to access their 15 / 30 hours free entitlement.
Nursery children must re-apply on-line for a Reception place for the following year.
A place in our Nursery does not guarantee a Reception class place, but our Nursery is part of the main school in terms of the Governing Body, organisation and management, planning and budget control. The children in the Nursery are taught by a full-time teacher and highly qualified teaching assistants. A range of activities are provided in order that the children develop emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially.
The Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum covering the Foundation Stage of Learning. This curriculum is delivered indoors and out. Great emphasis is placed on developing close links between the Nursery and the main school.
In addition, we also place great emphasis on developing close links between home and nursery school such as having an open door policy, online journal (Class Dojo), workshops and assemblies.
It is ideal that all nursery children are toilet trained before they start in September.
Childcare Choices
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Primary School Applications 2027 Entry
Please click on the picture link to find out more about the process and how to apply or use this link.
Important Dates
From 1 September 2026: You can apply online for a primary school place.
You’ll receive a confirmation once your application is received. If you don’t get one, contact the School Admissions Team:
- Phone: 0161 770 4213
- Email: ecs.pupils@oldham.gov.uk
Deadline: 5pm, 15 January 2027: You must submit your application by this time.
Late applications will only be looked at after all on-time ones are processed.
If you miss the 15 January 2027 deadline, you can still apply as a late applicant from 20 January 2027.
22 January 2027: This is the last date to tell the Council about any major changes, like moving house, that could affect your application.
You must send written proof via email to the School Admissions Team:
- Email: ecs.pupils@oldham.gov.uk.
16 April 2027: You’ll get an email with your child’s school offer.
You can also log into your account to view the offer.
If none of your chosen schools have space, your child will be offered a place at the nearest school with available places.
Your child’s name will also be added to the waiting lists for the schools you applied for.
16 April – 14 May 2027: If you're not happy with the offer, you can download a form to appeal to the independent appeal panel.
From 10 May 2027: You can contact schools directly to find out your child’s position on their waiting lists.
14 May 2027: This is the final date to submit an appeal.
12 July 2027: All appeals will be heard by this week.
Accept or decline
You do not need to do anything if you want to accept an offer from a school.
However, you must tell Oldham Council if you want to decline a place.
Changing School In-year Transfers
This website should be used when making an in-year transfer application for your child. All applications for in-year transfers should be made through the Oldham Council online form.
Secondary School Applications 2027 Entry
Please click on the picture link to find out more about the process and how to apply or use this link.
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Applying for a Secondary School Place September 2027 Intake | [pdf 3MB] |
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Important Dates
July 2026 If your child is in Year 5 and goes to school in Oldham, you’ll get a letter or email from the school explaining how to apply for a Year 7 place and what steps to follow.
From 1 August 2026 You can apply online for a secondary school place.
You’ll receive a confirmation once your application is received. If you don’t get one, call Oldham Council at 0161 770 4213.
Deadline: 5pm, 31 October 2026 You must submit your application by this time
Late applications will only be looked at after all on-time ones are processed.
If you miss the 31 October deadline, you can still apply as a late applicant from 4 November 2026.
6 November 2026 This is the last date to tell the Council about any major changes, like moving house, that could affect your application.
You must send written proof via email to the School Admissions Team:
- Email: ecs.pupils@oldham.gov.uk.
1 March 2027 You’ll get an email with your child’s school offer.
You can also log into your account to view the offer.
If none of your chosen schools have space, your child will be offered a place at the nearest school with available places.
Your child’s name will also be added to the waiting lists for the schools you applied for.
1 March – 9 April 2027 If you're not happy with the offer, you can download a form to appeal to the independent appeal panel.
From 5 April 2027 You can contact schools directly to find out your child’s position on their waiting lists.
9 April 2027 This is the final date to submit an appeal.
12 July 2027 All appeals will be heard by this week.
Accept or decline
You do not need to do anything if you want to accept an offer from a school.
However, you must tell Oldham Council if you want to decline a place.
