Admissions

In-year admissions

If you have moved house and wish for your child to start at our school mid-year, please apply via Lancashire County Council using the link below:

Community and voluntary controlled school in-year applications

SEND admissions

Duke Street Primary School is an inclusive mainstream school that is committed to meeting the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

As a mainstream school, all admissions are managed through Lancashire County Council's Admissions Team.  Please visit the link below for further information:

Special educational needs and disabilities - local offer

If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), please contact your allocated SEND caseworker at the Local Authority to discuss your child's primary school placement.

We work closely with nurseries, previous schools, families and external agencies to ensure every child experiences a positive and well-planned transition into Duke Street Primary School. Before a child starts, our SENDCo liaises with feeder nurseries and schools to gather information about their individual needs, attends transition meetings where appropriate and works with staff and professionals to ensure suitable support, resources and provision are in place from the first day.

For children transferring from another school, the SENDCo will obtain all relevant information, including previous assessments, support plans and involvement from external agencies, to ensure continuity of provision. Where a child has a disability, we also work with previous settings and specialist services to ensure any necessary equipment, adaptations and support are available before they join us.

The SENDCo works closely with the Senior Leadership Team to plan staffing, resources and any reasonable adjustments required so that every child can settle quickly, feel included and thrive within our school community.

Appeals

If we are unable to offer your child a place at our school, and you wish to appeal this decision, then please complete the appeals form on the Lancashire County Council website.

Appeals 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:

Appeal for a school place