How do I apply for a place for my child at Alder Grange School?

At Alder Grange School, all our admissions are handled by Lancashire County Council. Our school number is 14101.
Our published admission number (PAN) is 145 per year group from Year 7 to 11, and 150 in AG6 (Sixth Form).

Please use the links below to access the application forms.

Year 7 Admissions

In-Year Admissions

Sixth Form Admissions

Please click below to view admissions information / policies from Lancashire County Council.

Determined admission arrangements – 2025-26

Proposed admission policies for consultation – 2025-26

Future consultation on school admission policies

Key Dates

1 September – Apply from this date

School places are not allocated on a first come, first served basis. All applications received up to the closing date are given equal priority, but if you miss the deadline, a late application may reduce your chance of getting your preference of school.

15 January – National closing date for secondary applications (statutory)

During this period all applications are processed, and all preferences are considered against the published admissions policy. Where there are more applications than places available, decisions are made as to which children should be offered the available places. We will liaise and exchange information with all other admission authorities including neighbouring local authorities. The allocation and offer of a secondary school place is finalised.

16 April – Offers issued to parents

(The national offer date is 1 March, if this date falls on a weekend or a bank holiday, offers are sent the next working day.)

If you are not happy with an initial offer, the appeals period starts from your receipt of the offer. Appeal information will be issued later as this allows some time for waiting lists to operate.
If you would like to make an appeal regarding admissions please click here.