Admissions
If you would like your child to attend our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below.
We hope that you are considering St. Antony's R.C. Primary School as the preferred choice for your child. Please take a look at the 'Pupils Welcome' page for an insight into school life. You can arrange a visit by ringing the school office on 01254 54686.
School Admissions for Reception class 2026/27
The Local Authority's School Admission Team have the forms you need to fill in by January 15th 2026.
Does your child's fifth birthday fall between 1st September 2026 and 31st August 2027?
If yes, it is now time for you to accept their primary school place.
To Appeal:
Appeals must be made directly to the Admissions Department at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
School Admissions for other year groups
All other year group applications will be considered according to the admission policy which was in force when the child would have turned 4 years. Please contact school for further information.
In year applications
For all in year applications please follow the School Admissions Information link below.
Consultation for admissions 2028/29
- a letter outlining our proposal with information on responses
- a response form
- proposed admissions policy 2028/29
- catchment area for our school (the highlighted part of the Holy Family parish map)
The consultation period will run from 2nd November – 14th December
You can respond in any of the following ways:
1.By completing the attached consultation response form and returning it to St Antony’s RC Primary School, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, BB1 2HP
2.By emailing your response directly admin@stantonysrc.co.uk.
3.By completing the online questionnaire via the following link: https://forms.gle/cyQYU1ea2F8yMGww5