Applications for Reception places for September 2022
If you are applying for a Reception Class place for your child to begin school in September 2022, please complete the online Oldham Local Authority form. The link is below
https://www.oldham.gov.uk/info/201167/apply_for_a_primary_school_place/2494/how_to_apply
Please also complete our Supplementary form. Reception. LA Supplementary Form.docx
This must be completed before January 15th 2022 for applications for the Reception Class to start in September 2022. Please email the form to office@st-patricks.oldham.sch.uk or post it to St Patrick’s RC Primary, Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1EF.
If you do not complete this form on time (by January 15th 2022) it will not be considered as part of your application and you may drop down the admissions criteria.
In-Year Applications
An application can be made for a place for a child at any time outside the admission round and the child will be admitted where there are available places. An application should be made to the school by completing the in-year admissions application form and returning it to Mrs Webbon, St Patricks RC Primary, Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1EF.
In Year Supplementary Application Form 2.docx
Where there are places available but more applications than places, the published oversubscription criteria, as set out in the admission arrangements for 2021-22, will be applied.
Click here for the policy - https://stpatricksoldham.sites.schooljotter2.com/downloadfile/17490577
Parents are advised to read the admission arrangements carefully before making their application.
If there are no places available, the child will be added to the waiting list. Please see the admission arrangements for more details.
You will be advised of the outcome of your application in writing as soon as possible. Applicants must be informed of the outcome of their application within 15 school days of receipt, but the aim is to notify applicants of the outcome of their application within 10 school days of receipt.
You have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel if your application is unsuccessful.
If you have any questions in relation to in-year admissions please contact Mrs Mitchell St Patrick’s RC Primary, Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1EF. You may also wish to discuss in-year applications with the Oldham local authority To contact the admissions team please email:
To contact the admissions team please email:
- pupils@oldham.gov.uk
- Phone: 0161 770 4213.
Find below a link to advice on admissions from the government
https://www.gov.uk/schools-admissions
Guidance for overseas admissions
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/schools-admissions-applications-from-overseas-children
