Nursery places for September 2026

If you have a child who was born between 01/09/2021 and 31/08/2022 and would like for them to attend our Nursery in September, please contact the school office on 01204 333494 or email office@st-marys-deane.bolton.sch.uk for an application form.

If you have friends or neighbours who you think may be interested in bringing their children, spread the word!

Admission to Reception Class

• Read the booklet Admission to primary school
• Read the online admissions guidance notes
• Apply online for a primary school place
• Complete the supplementary form if you are applying for a place in a Church of England primary school

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.

Schools directory (for OFSTED reports and performance tables)

If you have not registered your child’s details with a school or the Local Authority for admission to primary school for September 2026 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 under the downloads tab of this page 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.

Please read St Mary’s admissions policy here

Please click here for the Admission Arrangements 2027/28