Admission arrangements for 2026/27
Applications for both Reception and Secondary places for 2026-27 should be made on-line via Lancashire County Council.
Primary Applications
1st September 2025 - opening date for applications
15th January 2026 - closing date for applications
16th April 2026 - offers issued
Secondary Applications
1st September 2025 - opening date for applications
31st October 2025 - closing date for applications
1st March 2026 - offers issued
Applying for a place mid year
If you wish for your child to start at our school mid year, please complete our admissions application form.
Please return it to admissions@gillibrandprimary.co.uk
Appeals (September and in-year admissions)
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: