Admissions

New Starters – September 2026

Applying for a place

To apply for a school place you need to apply through the county council where you live. On receipt of your offer, please contact school to check we have received information from the local council.

 If you live in Lancashire, please use the link below to apply for a place in Reception for your child

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place/starting-primary-school/

If you live in Knowsley, please use the link below to apply for a place in Reception for your child

https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/education-and-schools/school-admissions/apply-primary-school-september-2026/apply-primary-school#

If you live in Sefton, please use the link below to apply for a place in Reception for your child

https://www.sefton.gov.uk/childrens-services/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/starting-primary-or-secondary-school-in-september-2026/

Please note: Lancashire County Council are responsible for all admissions to our Reception classes. For more information please visit the Lancashire Admissions website using the link below.

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place/starting-primary-school/

Late applications for a place in Reception (after the January closing date)

If you have missed the application deadline, please use the link below to complete a late application.

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place/apply-online-for-a-school-place/late-applications/

In Year Admissions

For admissions to other year groups please contact the school directly and we will advise you if there are places in the year group you require. You may then use the link below to apply.

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place/changing-schools-during-the-school-year/community-and-voluntary-controlled-schools/

Appeals

If you wish to appeal an admission decision, your appeal should be submitted to Lancashire County Council within 20 days of refusal of admission. The appeal provides you with an opportunity to explain why you wish to register your child at our school. The appeal forms and advice on how to complete them is available on the Lancashire County Council website using the link below.

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place/

Welcome to Aughton Town Green Primary School, or 'Town Green' as we are known. Our school motto ' Only my best is good enough for me' is reflected in everything we do in school. We strive to give our pupils the very best opportunities, both academically and socially as well as offering a wide range of enrichment opportunities, which includes our well established Forest School for all of our pupils. Our recent OFSTED inspection ( June 2024) where we were graded 'Good' in all areas where inspectors identified that 'children in the early years get off to a flying start'.

The very best way to find out more about us is to arrange a visit to see what we can offer you and your child. We have open days in the Autumn Term for parents and carers, as well as Stay and Play sessions but we also offer individual tours throughout the year, led by our Headteacher, Nick Huxley, or Deputy Headteacher, Caroline Dykes. Please contact the school office on 01695 423688 or office@towngreen.lancs.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

For 2026 Admissions - pupils born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, the Lancashire Admissions Portal opens on 1st September 2025. We are running events in the next term for all prospective parents, our very popular Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher tours as well as Stay and play sessions for pupils. Please contact the school office for further details.

Booking for these events is now open - please contact the school office on 01695 423688 or email office@towngreen.lancs.sch.uk to reserve your place.

For any other school admissions for September 2026 or other year groups, please contact the school office on the number above.

Starting school.

A new national definition of school readiness has been launched by a coalition of leading education and early years organisations to help parents, carers, and educators better understand what it means for a child to be ready for Reception.

This is the first time that such a large group of organisations involved in education, parenting, and early years have come together to define school readiness and offer practical guidance to parents and carers. Currently, there is no official definition, despite increasing recognition of its importance in a child’s early development.

The Starting Reception definition provides an agreed set of skills and activities that families can use to help their children feel confident and prepared for school. It is designed to close the gap between teachers’ and parents’ understanding of school readiness.

To address this, the Starting Reception website has been launched, offering easy-to-access guidance for parents, carers.

What Does School Readiness Look Like?

The new definition groups recommendations into four key areas that support children’s early development:

• Growing independence – Encouraging children to manage tasks like using cutlery, putting on their coat, and using the toilet independently.
• Building relationships and communication – Developing social skills such as sharing, taking turns, and talking about feelings.
• Physical development – Ensuring children are active for at least three hours a day, can hold a pencil, and enjoy creative activities like drawing and painting.
• Healthy routines – Encouraging good habits such as brushing teeth twice a day and limiting screen time.

Each category includes links to expert organisations providing practical advice on how to build these skills into everyday routines at home.

https://startingreception.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Starting-Reception.pdf

A copy is also available to download below.