--- title: "Admissions" url: "https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/admissions" school: "Penwortham Priory Academy" --- # Admissions **Applying for a place to start at Year 7** To apply for a place at Penwortham Priory Academy from Year 7 please apply via the [Lancashire County Council ](https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/starting-secondary-school/)website. Please note that the completion of a supplementary information form (SIF) is not required. If your child is in Year 6 you can apply for a secondary school place from September to October in the year prior to their start. It's quick and easy to do and you will receive an email confirmation of your application from Lancashire County Council. You must apply even if you have older siblings already at the school. **For 'in year' transitions** In-year admission is the process of applying for a school place during the school year. Any applications for the intake made after the start of the autumn term will be treated as an in-year application. The in-year admission process is managed by the school. Parents are required to complete the in-year application form, which is available below. Where a place cannot be secured, parents will be offered a legal right of appeal to an independent appeal panel. Lancashire County Council administers the appeals process on behalf of the school. Parents can complete the school’s [appeal form](https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/appeal-against-an-admission-decision/) on Lancashire County Council’s website. For enquiries, please contact Assistant Principal, Mrs Crank, at Penwortham Priory Academy on 01772 320250 or via email at . **Open Evening** We have an Open Evening every September, followed by two Open Days. Information about these is posted on social media and invites are provided to our partner primary schools for Year 5 and Year 6 families. The next event is Tues, 22 September 2026. Everyone welcome. You may like to take a look at our [virtual tour](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/virtual-tour) and our [Transition](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/transition) page contains further information on our transition programme. ### Admissions Policy Admissions Policy and Arrangements 2026-2027 137 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_-_Determined_Admission_Policy_and_Arrangements_2026-27_Sept_26.pdf) Admissions Policy and Arrangements 2027-2028 inc GPA Map 2.17 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_DETERMINED_Admissions_Policy_and_Procedures_2027-28_PLUS_MAP.pdf) ### Admissions Information In Year Admission Enquiry Form 2026-27 155 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/Admissions/Priory_admission_enquiry_form_academic_year_2026_27.docx) Secondary Schools Admissions (Lancashire South) 2027-28 - Apply Now Poster with QR Code 293 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/Admissions/LCC/10854_Admissions_SECONDARY_A4_South.pdf) Secondary Schools Admissions (Lancashire South) 2027-28 - Apply Now Leaflet 1.24 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/Admissions/LCC/10108_Secondary_flyer_2027_PRINT.pdf) Secondary Schools Admissions (Lancashire South) 2027-28 1.62 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/Admissions/LCC/SOUTH_SECONDARY_2027-28_FINAL_WITH_Cover_24_August_2026.pdf) Admissions information and guidance for parents Secondary School Admissions (Lancashire South) 2027-28 - Penwortham Priory Academy page extract 185 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/Admissions/LCC/SOUTH_SECONDARY_2027-28_FINAL_WITH_Cover_24_August_2026_PPA_Extract.pdf) Geographical Priority Area (GPA) Map Effective From 2027-2028 2.00 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/Admissions/Priory_GPA_Map_-_2026.pdf) Secondary School Applications and Transport Eligibility 149 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/Admissions/LCC/Transport_and_Admissions_School_Newsletter_Item_Autumn_Term_2026_with_logo.pdf) Secondary Schools Admissions (Lancashire South) 2027-28 Leaflet (Arabic) 233 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/Admissions/LCC/Translations/Portal_-_114764_SchoolAdmissions_SecondarySouth_ARABIC_2026.pdf) Secondary Schools Admissions (Lancashire South) 2027-28 Leaflet (Bulgarian) 106 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/Admissions/LCC/Translations/Portal_-_114764_SchoolAdmissions_SecondarySouth_BULGARIAN_2026_v3.pdf) Secondary Schools Admissions (Lancashire South) 2027-28 Leaflet (Kurdish) 210 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/Admissions/LCC/Translations/Portal_-_114764_SchoolAdmissions_SecondarySouth_KURDISH_2026_v3.pdf) Secondary Schools Admissions (Lancashire South) 2027-28 Leaflet (Polish) 1.08 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/Admissions/LCC/Translations/114764_SchoolAdmissions_SecondarySouth_Polish_2026_v2_HR.pdf) Secondary Schools Admissions (Lancashire South) 2027-28 Leaflet (Romanian) 206 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/Admissions/LCC/Translations/Portal_-_114764_SchoolAdmissions_SecondarySouth_ROMANIAN_2026.pdf) Secondary Schools Admissions (Lancashire South) 2027-28 Leaflet (Ukrainian) 1.12 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/Admissions/LCC/Translations/114764_SchoolAdmissions_SecondarySouth_Ukranian_2026_HR.pdf) ### Prospectus Penwortham Priory Academy Prospectus 2026-27 5.50 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/PPA_Prospectus_2026.pdf) Penwortham Priory Academy Additional Information 2026-27 2.16 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/PPA_INSERT_BOOKLET_WEB.pdf) ### Related News ![Image of A Fantastic First Half Term for Year 7](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Penwortham_Priory_002763_this_one.jpg) 25 October 2026 ### [A Fantastic First Half Term for Year 7](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-10-25-a-fantastic-first-half-term-for-year-7) ![Image of A Fantastic First Half Term for Year 7](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Penwortham_Priory_002763_this_one.jpg) 25 October 2026 ### [A Fantastic First Half Term for Year 7](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-10-25-a-fantastic-first-half-term-for-year-7) ![Image of From Primary to Priory at Open Evening](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/open-evening-2026/IMG_3461.JPEG) 25 September 2026 ### [From Primary to Priory at Open Evening](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-09-25-from-primary-to-priory-at-open-evening) [View All News](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/transition%252Cadmissions) ### About Priory - [Principal's Welcome](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/principals-welcome) - [What makes Priory a great school?](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/what-makes-priory-a-great-school) - [What our pupils think of Priory](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/what-our-pupils-think-of-priory) - [History of Priory](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/priory-history) - [Admissions](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/admissions) - [Digital Transformation](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/digital-transformation) - [Exam Results](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/exam-results) - [Financial Accounts](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/financial-reports) - [Fundraising @ Priory](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/fundraising-priory) - [OFSTED Report](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/ofsted-report) - [Open Evening](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/open-evening) - [Policies & Guidelines](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/policies) - [Prospectus](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/prospectus) - [Pupil Premium](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/pupil-premium) - [Safeguarding & Pastoral Care](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/pastoral-care/pastoral-care) - [SEND](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/special-educational-needs-sen) - [Transition](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/transition) - [Virtual Tour](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/virtual-tour) - [Website Accessibility Statement](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/accessibility-statement) ### Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0JE 01772 320250 ### Useful Links - [New Year 7 Transition](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/transition) - [The School Day](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/the-school-day) - [Facility Hire](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/facility-hire-at-priory) - [Term Dates](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/termdates) - [Letters](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/letters) ### Useful Links - [Newsletters](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/newsletters) - [OFSTED](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/ofsted-report) - [Online Payments](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/internet-payments) - [Staff Contact](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/staff/staff-contact-list) - [Vacancies](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/staff/vacancies) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/priorystc) - [X](https://twitter.com/@priorystc) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/penworthampriory/) Penwortham Priory Academy Trust is operating as a single academy trust. 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