Admissions
We are delighted that you are considering applying for a place for your child at Holy Cross.
2024 – 2025 Admissions
For all admission enquiries for the academic year 2024-25 please see the below Admission Policy. Please see the details below for In-Year admissions.
2025 – 2026 Admissions
For all admission enquiries for the academic year 2025-26 please see the below Admission Policy. Please see the details below for In-Year admissions.
2026 – 2027 Admissions
Please click on the links below to access information regarding admissions procedures.
You can apply for a secondary school place between 1 September 2025 and 31 October 2025 via: www.lancashire.gov.uk/schools
It’s quick and easy to do and you will receive email confirmation of your application.
You must apply even if you already have siblings in school.
If you live in Lancashire you can include out of area preferences on your online application.
The closing date for secondary applications for September 2025 is 23:59 on 31 October 2025.
Parents are reminded that they must also submit a Supplementary Faith Form to the school, even if you don’t have a faith reference. This must be submitted to school by 4pm on 31 October 2025. Please note the changes to the 2026 27 admissions policy
- Determined Holy Cross Catholic High School 2026 2027 admissions policy
- Supplementary Faith Information Form 2026 27
If you require any further information or wish to arrange to visit the school please contact Mrs B Palmer on 01257 262093
In-Year Admissions
If your child is looking to move schools or you have recently moved into the local area and would like to apply for a place at Holy Cross Catholic High School, please complete the below In-Year Admissions Form and Supplementary Faith Form and return to to first check if there are any available spaces in the year group you require.
If we are unable to offer your child a place at our school and you wish to appeal this decision then please click on the below link and complete the online appeals form, parents are also reminded that they must also submit a Supplementary Faith Form to the school, even if you don’t have a faith reference.
Appeal for a school place – Lancashire County Council
Once appeals and any supporting evidence are received, Lancashire County Council Appeals Team will manage the appeals process from this point.
If you require any further information or wish to arrange to visit the school, please contact the school on 01257 262093
Consultation on Admissions Policies
The Archdiocese of Liverpool coordinates consultations on admissions.
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