Applying for admission to our Reception class
Applications to Reception are made online at https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/apply-primary-or-junior-school between September and January of the year prior to your child starting school. The closing date is 15th January 2026.
| Primary Admission Date: | Application Window: | ||
| September 2026 | September 2025 – January 2026 |
How likely am I to get a place at St Gabriel’s School?
We are a high achieving school with an excellent reputation. This makes us very popular. However, the national trend of falling birth rates is leading to greater place availability. Across the whole of Blackburn, more parents are obtaining their first choice of primary school – we are no exception!
What is our admission criteria?
Our Admission Arrangements show how places are allocated, the 2026 document will show how many children were offered places in 2025 under each criteria. The majority were offered places under the ‘sibling’ category.
Who needs to complete the supplementary faith information form?
The supplementary form is an extra form only for parents applying under the Christian faith criteria. All other applicants only need to apply online via the link above.
Admission at other times throughout the year
In-year admissions are administered by the Local Authority.
For classes that are at capacity, we hold waiting lists. If you would like your child’s name added to this list please complete and return the Record for Parental Interest for Admission form and the In-year admissions form. These records are moved up by year group annually. Please note: Names on the list are ranked in accordance with the original admissions arrangements for the relevant year group and not in date order of forms received.
Admission arrangements for the previous year – 2025
Appeals
For any parents wishing to lodge an appeal for a particular class, please contact the school office directly to request the appeal documentation. Click here to see the 2026 Main Intake Dates and Deadlines for Primary School Appeals.
