Lowton West Primary SchoolAdmissions and Prospectus
Secondary schools
Applying for a Year 7 place for September 2026
If your child will turn 11 between 1 September 2025 and 31 August 2026, they will transfer to secondary school at the start of the new school year in September 2026.
The online application will open on 12th September 2025
Before applying for a Y7 place, parents must read the following booklet as it contains important information about the application process.
The closing date for applications is 31st October 2025.
How to apply
You will need to apply online using the Citizen Portal from 12 September 2025
If you have previously used the citizen portal to apply for a school place in Wigan, you can log in using the same email and password. If you don’t already have an account on the Citizen Portal, you will need to click on ‘register an account’.
You can make changed to your online application form as many times as you like up to the closing date on 31 October 2025.
The citizen portal may ask for your child’s Unique Identification Number (UID) when you apply, you can ask your child’s primary school for this number (Wigan primary schools only). You can still apply without the UID number. If the Admissions Portal does not ask for your UID it means that your child’s details have automatically been matched to their record and you won’t need to enter it.
If you need any help using the online application, please contact the School Organisation Team on 01942 489013.
Applying for Reception class place for September 2026
If your child was born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, they will start reception class at the start on the new school year in September 2026.
The online application service and details of how to apply for a place in reception class for September 2026 will be available here towards the end of September 2025.
Moving schools
Primary and Secondary School Transfers
Before applying for a transfer of school, parents must read the following booklet:
The form is made up of two parts Part 1 of the application form must be completed by your child’s current school. Once completed, you must scan or take a photo of the completed Part 1 and upload it to the relevant section of the online applications. This step must be completed before moving onto Part 2 of the form.
- Part 1 – Primary School In-Year Application
- Part 1 – Secondary School In-Year Application
- In-Year Application form - Online
- Primary School In-Year Application – paper application
- Secondary School In-Year Application – paper application.
Once a fully completed form has been submitted, they generally take 15 school day to process.
Please Note: This does not apply to applications received during school holidays and at the start of the academic year following the summer break. This is because a large number of applications are made during the summer break. Schools are closed and unable to confirm vacancies or consider applications. This can cause a delay in finalising offers and relaying offers to applicants.
Important information
Before submitting an application to transfer schools parents/carers must ensure that everyone who has parental responsibility are in agreement with the application to transfer schools and the preferences named.
If there is a Court Order in place which prevents moving your child’s school, you must take legal advise on that order before submitting an application to transfer schools.
If at any stage we are informed that anyone who has a right to participate in decisions about your child's education is not in agreement to a school transfer we cannot process your application.
The Local Authority cannot mediate disputes between parents. Parents must resolve disputes about transfers between themselves, legally if necessary.
For further information please read the government's guidance Understanding and dealing with issues relating to parental responsibility (external link).