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Admissions
Admissions Information
Information on how to apply for a place at Carnforth School.
Admissions
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Admissions guidance and application details for Carnforth School.
How to Apply
Admissions for Worcestershire County Council are handled centrally through the Local Authority portal.
You must apply online before the national closing dates: 31 October for Secondary applications, and 15 January for Primary applications.
Late applications will only be processed after all on-time applications have been allocated.
Understanding Catchment Distances
Most schools allocate remaining places based on straight-line distance from the school gates after priority criteria (like Looked After Children or Siblings) are met. As a result, exact "catchment postcodes" do not permanently exist. The cut-off distance shrinks or expands every single year depending on local birth rates and application volume.
Worcestershire Local Authority Catchment Overview
The official DfE admissions figures for this year show the overall demand and success rate for primary schools located in the Worcestershire area.
5,492
Total Applications
94.0%
Secured 1st Preference
99.0%
Secured Top 3 Preference
Application Links & Portals
Key Admission Dates
Primary Application Deadline: 15 January
Secondary Application Deadline: 31 October
