Admissions
A small village school where every child is known by name, nurtured, and encouraged to flourish.
Joining Weeton St Michaels
A place for new school starters in our Reception class is offered through Lancashire County Council’s main admissions round, usually by the middle of January for a September start. We welcome you to come and visit the school as a next step either by contacting the school or at one of our drop in afternoons.
In-Year Admissions
If you are hoping to join us partway through the year, that is called an in-year admission. In-year applications can be made at any point and we can often help you arrange it directly, just get in touch with the office.
Places
Places are offered according to our admissions policy (see below) and Lancashire’s coordinated scheme, which set out what happens if we have more applications than places. As a small school we are rarely oversubscribed, so most families who apply are offered one.
Appeals
Appeal information applies to both routine applications for September entry and all in-year admissions. If your application for a place is unsuccessful, you may submit an appeal within twenty days of receiving the refusal of admission. The appeal process allows you to explain why you would like your child to attend our school. Appeals are administered by the Lancashire County Council Appeals Team, and both the appeal forms and guidance on completing them can be found on the Lancashire County Council website:
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We are happy to help with any questions. Just get in touch with the school office.
Visiting Us
Come and meet us
We are proud of our lovely small school and everyone in it. We would love for you to see first hand just what makes us special.
You can book a visit on any number of different days for a one to one tour on join us on one of our "drop in" open days".
Our next open day is: Tuesday 13th October 2026 from 1pm until 5pm
Yes of course, you can either contact the school for a one on one show around of the school or visit on one of our open day sessions.
Yes we do offer breakfast and after school clubs. You can visit our wrap around care page for more info.
At Weeton St Michael's, we are committed to creating a happy, secure, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
In partnership with parents and carers, we strive to meet the individual needs of each child, including those with additional needs. Please visit our SEND page for more info or contact the school to discuss any SEND queries you may have.
Yes, Weeton St Michael’s is a Church of England school and our Christian values and ethos are an important part of school life. However, you do not need to attend church for your child to apply for or attend our school. We warmly welcome children and families of all faiths and those of no faith.
If we receive more applications than there are places available, our published admissions criteria are used to determine how places are allocated. In an oversubscribed year, children whose applications meet the relevant church attendance criteria, supported by a church reference, may receive priority in accordance with our Admissions Policy.
We encourage families to read our current Admissions Policy for the full criteria and order of priority. If you have any questions, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
If your child is not offered a place at Weeton St Michael’s, you have the right to appeal the decision to an independent appeal panel.
Information about how to submit an appeal, including the relevant forms and deadlines, will be provided with your offer notification or can be obtained from the Local Authority.
The appeal panel is independent of the school and will consider your individual circumstances alongside the school’s admission arrangements before reaching a decision.
If you have any questions about the admissions process before making an appeal, please contact the school office and we will be happy to help.
Come and see for yourself
The best way to get a feel for Weeton is to visit. We would love to show you around.
or call the school office on 01253 836280
