Admission to EYFS

If you have not registered your child’s details with a school or the Local Authority for admission to primary school for September 2027/28, then please visit the primary school places page on Bolton Council’s website or contact Pupil Services on 01204 332137/2143.

For information on when and how to appeal, please click here.

Our open morning for reception intake 2027 will take place on Tuesday 12th October at 9am.

 

• Admissions Policy 2027/28
• Admissions Policy 2026-27

Transferring between Primary Schools

Bolton Council is responsible for co-ordinating admissions into all schools for those families resident within the Bolton Metropolitan Borough. This includes

• Children wishing to change from one school to another school within the borough
• Children who have arrived into the borough requiring a school place
• Children wishing to move from an independent school to a school maintained by the Council
• Children resident in the borough but requiring admission to a school in another borough

If you live in the area of another local authority then you must make an application through the school admission team for that authority

Is there an application form I need to complete?

The application form that the parents/carers will be required to complete when requesting admission to a new school can be found under the downloads tab of Bolton Council’s admissions page, together with the notes of guidance.

You must ensure your child’s continued attendance at their current school whilst your application is being considered, however it is recognised that for families who have moved into Bolton this may not always be possible. You must in such circumstances inform the headteacher at their previous school of the arrangements you are making.

Please see our most recent admissions policy below to find all the information you need on how to secure a place for your child at St Thomas of Canterbury. If you require any further information or would like to come and have a tour of our school, please contact the school office on 01204 333131 or email the school office office@stoc.bolton.sch.uk