Admissions

We look forward to welcoming your child to Westbrook Old Hall Primary School.  If you would like to apply for a place then please see the relevant contact information below, the process differs if you are applying for a place in our Reception Class or in our older year groups.

Application for reception class places for new starters in September 2024

If your child reaches five years of age between 1st September and 31st August, they will be admitted to full time school on the first day of the Autumn Term that begins in the September of that year.

You can find all the details of how to apply on Warrington Borough Council website, by clicking the Primary School Admissions page and downloading their Primary Schools brochure, which details the application process and deadlines.   

Applications for places in Year 1 through to Year 6 (In-year transfers)

If you are looking to transfer your child from one school to another mid-year or are relocating to the local area you must firstly apply through Warrington Borough Council with your application request.  More information can be found on their Moving Schools Page here.

We understand that the transition to a new educational environment can be both exciting and daunting for children and their families. Rest assured, our dedicated team is committed to making this transition as seamless as possible. Once you have been offered a place, we will be in direct contact with you to provide all the necessary guidance and support needed to ensure your child's smooth integration into our school community. From orientation sessions, introductions to teachers and fellow pupils, we are here to ensure that your child feels welcomed, supported, and ready to embark on their educational journey with confidence and enthusiasm.

Omega Multi-Academy Trust is the admissions authority for Westbrook Old Hall Primary School and allocates places with their determined admissions arrangements.  Warrington Borough Council is responsible for co-ordinating all of our admissions.

If you would like to read our Admissions Statement and Policy, you can find it here Policies and Reports | Westbrook Old Hall Primary School.

ADMISSION POLICIES UNDER CONSULTATION

Proposed reduction in Published Admission Number, September 2026.

We are currently undertaking a consultation regarding a proposed reduction in our Published Admission Number (PAN) for the admissions year 2026/2027 (for children joining Reception Class in September 2026).  This is due to a fall in primary school-aged children who reside in the West Warrington area.  This proposed change is in-keeping with Warrington Borough Council's statutory responsibility for school place planning. The proposal seeks to reduce the PAN from 60 to 30, meaning the maximum number of pupils that the school will admit will be reduced. This lower number will then roll through the school in subsequent years.

This consultation focuses solely on the proposed reduction in the PAN; no other areas of the Admissions Policy are under review at this time, so there are no changes to the oversubscription criteria. To view the proposed policy which includes the change in admission number, please click on the document below.

Admission Policy Under Consultation

How to share your views:  We invite all interested parties to share feedback or comments on this proposal by completing this consultation form. The consultation period closes on 31st January 2025 and any comments received after this date cannot be considered.  Please note that this consultation focuses solely on the proposed reduction in the PAN; no other areas of the admissions policy are under review at this time.

Proposed variation to the Published Admission Number, September 2025.

We are also consulting on a proposed variation to the published Admissions Policy for the admission year 2025/2026 (for children joining Reception Class in September 2025). The proposal seeks to reduce the PAN from 60 to 30, meaning the maximum number of pupils that the school will admit will be reduced. Again, this is due to a fall in primary school-aged children who reside in the area, and the recent significant fall in the number of children on roll at the school.  This proposed variation to the published admission number is also in-keeping with Warrington Borough Council's statutory responsibility for school place planning.  This proposed change is subject to consultation and approval by the Department for Education.

How to share your views:  We invite all interested parties to share feedback or comments on this proposal by completing this consultation form. The consultation period closes on 31st January 2025 and any comments received after this date cannot be considered.  Please note that this consultation focuses solely on the proposed reduction in the PAN; no other areas of the admissions policy are under review at this time.

If you require any further information please see out Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below