Admissions to Primary School – Reception 2025
If your child was born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021, they will start reception class at the start of the new school year in September 2025.
Hindsford CE Primary School is a Voluntary Controlled school and therefore all our admission arrangements are arranged by the Wigan Authority.
The closing date for applications is 15 January 2025.
Reception Open Day:
This year, our Reception open day is on Tuesday 29th October. There will be 2 sessions during this day:
- 9.30am to 10.30am
- 5.00pm to 6.00pm.
If you would like to attend one of these sessions, please call the school office and we will add you to our visitors list.
If however, you cannot make one of these dates then please give the school a ring on 01942 882 409 and we will see what we can do to help.
Admissions Criteria:
Hindsford CE Primary School is a one form entry school with a total capacity for 210 pupils.
The maximum number of children admitted to Reception class is 30.
Admission Criteria:
- Children with special educational needs which names the school.
- Children in public care.
- Children whose older brother or sister attend the school and who will still be there at the time of admission (Brothers and sisters include half or step brothers and sisters, and foster brothers and sisters, who are living at the same address as part of the same family unit).
- Other children living closest to the school.
In the event of over subscription in any one criterion, priority will be given to those living nearest to school.
Application:
To make an application for Hindsford CE Primary School, please click on the icon below:
Wigan Local Authority administers the admission procedure. Parents who are not offered a place can appeal against the decision.
Parents/Carers will need to contact the Local Authority on 01942 489013 or visit the Wigan Council Primary School Admissions website online to learn more about the process of admission for Hindsford CE School.
Admissions to Secondary School – Year 7 2025
If your child will turn 11 between 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025, he/she will transfer to secondary school at the start of the new school year in September 2025.
The closing date to apply for secondary school is 24 October 2024.
Please click image on the link below to find out more information and complete an application.
Mid-Year Admissions
For any mid-year admissions, please ring the school first to check if we have spaces and then click on the link below to make an application with Wigan Local Authority.
You will be welcome to come and view the school by making an appointment by calling the school office.
A completed transfer form must be obtained from your child’s previous school when applying for a mid-year transfer.