Ince CE Primary & Nursery School
Applying for Reception 2026
If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, they will start Reception Class at the start of the new school year in September 2026. Our admissions are handled directly through Wigan Council’s Admissions Team, in line with the School Admissions Code.
The 'Applying for Reception' booklet (link below) includes information about:
- Important dates to remember
- How to apply
- Allocation
- Late applications
- Appeals
Applying for Reception Booklet (link coming soon)
| Opening date to apply | 30 September 2025 |
| Closing date for applications | 15 January 2026 |
| National offer day | 16 April 2026 |
| Date for appeals to be lodged by | 18 May 2026 |
| Appeals heard | June – July 2026 |
| Admission to school | September 2026 |
| Waiting list closing date | 31 December 2026 |
National offer day is 16th April 2026. If you have applied online before the closing date, you will receive an email from 9:00am on offer day. Emails will be sent to the email address which you provided on the online application form. Online applicants will also be able to view their allocation by logging onto the citizen portal on offer day.
If you applied using a paper application, you will receive a letter. Letters will be sent out by first class post on offer day.
Please click here to submit a late application or a change of preference:
Late Application (link coming soon)
Late applications received before the 16th April 2026 will be notified of the outcome by letter from May 2026.
