Will your child be moving up to high school in the next couple of years? Now’s the time to start thinking about which of our local schools might be right for them.
And with the deadline for applications to start in Year 7 next September coming up on October 31 2024, all our local secondaries are holding Open Days in the coming weeks to help you make up your mind which setting is right for your child.
Meanwhile, an increasing number of local primaries are also holding events to invite prospective parents to look aound their school, too. It’s a chance to get a real feel of the school, its teachers and what it can offer your child.
You have longer to make your decision about primary schools, as the deadline for applications is not until 15 January 2025.
Here’s when the local school open days take place:
High school open days in Lowton and Golborne
Golborne High School
When: Golborne High School’s Open Day will take place on Thursday, 3 October 2024. The event runs from 6-8pm with Headteacher talks at 6pm and 7pm.
More information: Visit the Golborne High School website.
Lowton Church of England High School
When: Monday, 30 September 2024. Tours start from 4.15pm. There will be Headteacher talks at 4.30pm, 5.15pm, 6pm and 6.45pm.
Book your place by visiting the Lowton High School website.
Culcheth High School
Culcheth High School
When: Thursday, 3 October at 5.30pm.
More information: Visit the Culcheth High School website.
Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows
This Newton-le-Willows high school will be hosting an Open Evening on Tuesday, 24 September 2024 from 5-8pm. No booking is required. Principal’s presentations will take place at 5.15pm and 6.15pm.
Visit Hope Academy’s website for more information.
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
An open evening for Year 6 parents and prospective pupils takes place on Thursday, 26 September 2024, from 4.30 – 7.30pm. There will be a headteacher’s address at 4.30pm. 5.30pm and 6.15pm.
More information is available To attend, on the school’s website.
How do I apply for my child’s school place?
Visit Wigan Council’s website to find out more about how to apply, and to read details for each individual school.
What’s the deadline for applications?
If your child is due to start at a new school next September, applications are now open.
You must apply before 31 October 2024 for a secondary place for next year. You will find out which place you’ve been offered on 3 March 2025.
If you’re applying for a Primary School place, you have a little longer – the deadline is 15 January, 2025. You will find out which place your child has been offered on 16 April 2025.
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