Admissions
Introduction
I am delighted that you are considering joining us here at St Michael with St John. This page, contains useful information for you as a parent regarding admissions to our school.
Please feel free to contact us at school to book an appointment to come and visit and see us in action. You can also watch our virtual tour of the school here.
Admission to Reception
The admission number for Reception children at our school is 45. These places are allocated each September in accordance with the Local Authority’s Admissions Policy for primary schools (see below).
Your child will start in a Reception class in the September before their 5th birthday. Applications booklets for Admission to Reception can be collected from Children’s Services at:
Admissions Team
Children's Services and Education Department
10 Duke Street
Blackburn
BB2 1DH
Tel: 01254 666605
Email: admissions@blackburn.gov.uk
Admissions Policy & Procedures
Admission to Nursery Stars
At St Michael with St John we offer free early education sessions to all 3 and 4 year olds. Your child can join our Nursery Stars class the term after they turn 3. Please check the information below for details of when your child can start their free Nursery sessions.
Child’s Birthday | Nursery Start Date |
My child turns 3 between January 1st - March 31st | April (Easter Term) after their 3rd birthday |
My child turns 3 between April 1st - August 31st | September (Autumn Term) after their 3rd birthday |
My child turns 3 between Sept 1st - December 31st | January (Spring Term) after their 3rd birthday |
We offer free morning sessions that start at 8.45 am to 11.45 am.
Application forms for admission to our Nursery Stars class can be collected from our school office or can be downloaded from our website (link below). Please return completed forms to the school office.
For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact our school office and ask to speak to Mrs Waring:
Tel: 01254 665190
Email: office@smsj.blackburn.sch.uk