Admissions Arrangements

As a Lancashire School, our admissions are arranged by the Local Authority.  Full information about applying for a reception place can be found via the Lancashire website which can be located here: Starting primary school (reception) - Lancashire County Council 

In Year Admissions:

If you are considering an in year admission to Stubbins, please do get in touch to arrange an informal tour at a mutually convenient time.  We would recommend during the school day when you can see all the school has to offer!

Applications can be submiited via In year admissions - Lancashire County Council 

New to Reception Admissions:

Prospective parents are welcome to join us on one of our Open Days or Open Evenings. These run throughout the Autumn Term. Please contact the school office on 01706822063 to book a place on one of these sessions.

Key Dates for applying for a Reception place to start September 2026

Monday 1 September 2025 - Apply from this date

School places are not allocated on a first come, first served basis. All applications received up to the closing date are given equal priority, but if you miss the deadline, a late application may reduce your chance of getting your preference of school.

Thursday 15 January 2026 - National closing date for primary applications (statutory).

During this period all applications are processed and all preferences are considered against the published admissions policy. Where there are more applications than places available, decisions are made as to which children should be offered the available places. We will liaise and exchange information with all other admission authorities including neighbouring local authorities. The allocation and offer of a primary school place is finalised.

Thursday 16 April 2026 - Offers issued to parents

(The national offer date is 16 April, if this date falls on a weekend or a bank holiday, offers are sent the next working day.)