Admissions
Admissions Procedure
Consultation on the Admissions Policy 2027-2028
Please note that admissions consultation information for 2027–28 was previously shared in error during the Autumn Term 2025. The content below, including the updated policy and Supplemental Information Form, replaces and fully supersedes the earlier information, with the consultation running from 17th December 2025 to 28th January 2026. We apologise for any confusion and encourage all members of our community to respond to the consultation. Your feedback is very important.
Consultation on the proposed 2027-28 admission arrangements.
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 to Wednesday 28th January. 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:
- Increase PAN in KS2 to 32
- Additional over-subscription criteria 'Priority 3 -Faith-based'
- A full copy of the proposed admission arrangements are linked below and available on request:
/docs/Policies/Oldham_FA1_Template_Admissions_Policy_Final__1_.docx
- The Supplementary Information Form is linked below:
/docs/Policies/FA1_Supplementary_Information_Form_2__1_.docx
Free paper copies are available from the school office at: info@stannescelydgate.oldham.sch.uk
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.
The new policy considerations can be seen below.
Any comments can be forwarded FAO the Headteacher to: info@stannescelydgate.oldham.sch.uk
All Local Authority admission arrangements can be found on the Oldham Council Website and should be followed when making application for a place at St. Anne’s. Please follow this link for relevant information / contact telephone numbers.
https://www.oldham.gov.uk/info/201167/apply_for_a_primary_school_place
The link below is for school in year transfers
You can register an interest two years prior to admission by contacting the school office, who will be pleased to help.
The closing date for academic year 26-27 will be 5p.m. 15th January 2026
The last date that exceptional changes can be made is 22nd January 2026. Exceptional changes, such as moving house are explained on Oldham’s Primary School Admissions website.
The offer date for Primary School places is 16th April 2026.
Secondary School Admissions
Details about the admissions process for Secondary Schools is available below:
https://www.oldham.gov.uk/info/201179/secondary_school_admissions_guidance/2548/important_datesThe deadline for applications for secondary schools is 5pm 31st October 2025
The offer date for Secondary School places is 1st March 2026
https://www.oldham.gov.uk/info/201168/apply_for_a_secondary_school_place/2515/how_to_apply/2