Admission Arrangements

Admission Arrangements

If you would like your child to join our wonderful Church of England Primary School, please feel free to call the school office to enquire about a place for your child.

Also, have a look at the class pages section of our website for all the fabulous learning and events our children are so lucky to participate in.

Information regarding appeals and in year applications can be requested by contacting the school office and speaking to the School Business Manager.

Joining School After Reception

St James’ Lanehead School’s admission number is 40 children in each year group (280).

In accordance with our Admission Policy (located below and in our Policy section).

Parents/carers who want a place for their child in any other classes (after the Reception classes September start date) will need to contact the School office to apply.

All admissions are allocated in line with our Admissions Policy (copy below).

Admissions Guidance for Parents

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Churches Together in England

St James’ Parish Boundary

"Parental worshipping" is normally taken to mean a minimum of fortnightly attendance at church at public worship for at least the one year leading up to the 1st September 2026.

Please note: In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these admissions arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alternative premises have been available for public worship.

The governors will request confirmation of this from the relevant member of the clergy or church officer.

To find out about if your child falls within this boundary, please search your postcode on the A Church Near You website.

To find out if the church you attend is a part of the Churches Together in England, please search your church on their list of members.

Please see below for the parish boundary as depicted on the A Church Near You website, to view in more detail, please see the website by following the link on the right.