All preferences expressed will be considered equally. If the number of children requiring admission does not exceed the school’s published admission number, all the children will be offered admission.

School Admissions for September 2024

Secondary school applications are open from: 1 September 2023 - 31 October 2023.

Contact the Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council School Admissions Team:

• 01254 666 605
• admissions@blackburn.gov.uk

Admission Arrangements

Please find our below our school admission arrangements:

• Admission Arrangements 2024/25
• Blackburn with Darwen Admissions website
• Use the Blackburn with Darwen Parent Portal to apply for schools admissions.

Prospectus

Take a look at our school prospectus

School Appeals

If your child is not offered a place at their chosen high school, you can appeal against that decision to an independent appeal panel. Request an appeal form by phoning Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council on 01254 666605. Once you have completed your form, please return it to the council.

Details of the hearing will be sent to you 10 school days before your appeal is heard. You will be invited to attend the appeal hearing to tell the independent panel why you feel your child should have a place at your chosen school.