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Admissions Policies
Applying for an In-Year Transfer to Bishop Martin Primary School
Please contact school via email to enquiries.bmskem@ldst.org.uk or telephone 01695 724 730 to enquire regarding in-year transfers.
You should not use this process if you are applying for
A child who has an education, health and care (EHC) plan - please contact the Inclusion Service for guidance
A Looked After Child - please apply directly through the local area education office
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/area-education-offices/
Apply now for a Reception Primary School Place 2026 -2027
Appeals for Reception Places September 2026
The school's admission appeals are supported by Lancashire County Council. If the Governing body cannot offer a school place, parents have the right to make an appeal.
School appeals for a place for September 2026 should be made by Monday 18th May 2026
This appeal should be submitted using the link below within twenty days of refusal of admission. The appeal provides you with an opportunity to explain why you wish to register your child at our school. The appeal forms and advice on how to complete them is available on the Lancashire County Council website:
Appeals for places for September 2026 will be heard on 1 to 5 June 2026 and 8 to 12 June 2026.
Lancashire County Council will contact you in respect of your appeal application and inform you of the arrangements. The outcome of the appeal will be notified to you in writing.
The decision of the Independent Appeal Panel is binding to all parties, i.e. the family and the school.
Please note that this right of appeal against the Governors' decision does not prevent you from making an appeal in respect of any other school.