--- title: "Admissions" url: "https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/key-information/admissions" school: "Devonshire Road Primary School" --- Bringing Out The Best In Everyone # Admissions ### ### ![](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/images/Open_Evening_banner.png)Admissions Arrangements![](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/images/DSC_0957.JPG) We are happy that you are considering joining our Devonshire Road family with your child. Below you will find all the information regarding the admission process at our school. Bolton Council is the admissions authority for our school. Any child has the right to a place at our school provided that the demand for places does not exceed our admissions number of 60 children per year group. Initially, places will be allocated to children with an EHCP which names a particular school as part of the document. The council allocates other places on the basis of a fair and objective method. #### Admission to Primary School September 2027 - The application process for a Reception place in September 2027 is now open. Our new intake open evening will be held Wednesday 18th November from 4.30pm-6.30pm - no appointments are necessary. #### Admission to Pre-School School January 2027 - We are in the process of opening a school-based nursery for pre-school age (3-4 year olds) in January 2027. The deadline for applications has now passed. We have a limited number of spaces available; if you wish to apply for a place for your child, please visit the school office to collect and application form. #### Admission Appeals (Primary & Secondary School only) All admissions appeals are handled by Bolton Council. For more information about appealing a school place, please visit the ['School admission appeals' site](https://www.bolton.gov.uk/admissions/school-admission-appeals). #### Transferring between Primary Schools Bolton Council is responsible for co-ordinating admissions into all schools for those families residing within the Bolton Metropolitan Borough. This includes: - Children wishing to change from one school to another within the borough - Children who have arrived into the borough requiring a school place - Children wishing to move from an independent school into a school maintained by the Council - Children residing in the borough but requiring admission to a school in another borough. Bolton’s admission procedures, and information about in-year admissions/transfers, can be found at [**http://www.bolton.gov.uk/admissions**](http://www.bolton.gov.uk/admissions). Applications should be made using the **[Bolton Citizen Portal](https://ems.bolton.gov.uk/CitizenPortal_LIVE/en).** Please be aware that the council's waiting lists are only kept for a term. Bolton Council's Pupil and Student Services contact details: **01204 332143 / 01204 332137** For any pupils who are new to the UK, you must contact Achievement, Cohesion and Integration Services (ACIS) first on **01204 338055.** For any pupils with SEND, The school has an Accessibility Plan in place, which is reviewed every three years, or more frequently if required. The aim of the plan is to provide a fully accessible environment which values and includes all pupils, staff, parents/carers and visitors. We are committed to challenging negative attitudes about disability and accessibility and to developing a culture of awareness and inclusion. Accessibility is not limited to those pupils, staff, parents/carers and visitors with a registered disability; at our school we work to overcome all barriers that we become aware of. To read more about our Accessibility Plan, or information about SEND at Devonshire Road, please visit our [Policies page](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/policies) and [SEND page](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/send). If you have any questions about the admissions process at Devonshire Road Primary School, or require any support with the process, please get in touch with **Ms Julie Handley (01204 333614**, **or, handleyj@devonshire.bolton.sch.uk)**. ### Admissions Policy Admissions Policy 441 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/devonshire-primary-school/files/documents/Admissions_Policy.pdf) Admissions Policy (Pre-School January 2027) 396 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/devonshire-primary-school/files/documents/DRPS_Pre_School_Admissions_Policy_2026.pdf) ### EYFS New Intake Starting Reception 1.40 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/devonshire-primary-school/files/documents/Starting-Reception.pdf) EYFS Policy 32.63 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/devonshire-primary-school/files/documents/EYFS_Policy(2).pdf) The Children's Toothbrushing Guide 1.32 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/devonshire-primary-school/files/documents/The-Childrens-Toothbrushing-Guide.pdf) The Potty Training Guide 2.56 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/devonshire-primary-school/files/documents/The-Potty-Training-Guide.pdf) Transition Policy 615 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/devonshire-primary-school/files/documents/Transition_policy_2025-2026.pdf) Transition Policy - Appendix 28 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/devonshire-primary-school/files/documents/Transition_Document_EYFS_Appendix_2025.pdf) ### Key Information - [Accessibility Statement](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/key-information/accessibility-statement-for-devonshire-road-primary-school) - [Admissions](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/key-information/admissions) - [Anti-Bullying](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/key-information/anti-bullying) - [Attendance and School Day](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/key-information/attendance) - [Breakfast and After School Club](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/key-information/breakfast-and-after-school-club) - [British Values](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/key-information/british-values) - [Early Help](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/key-information/early-help) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/key-information/extra-curricular-clubs) - [Family Support](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/key-information/family-support) - [Free School Meals (FSM)](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/key-information/free-school-meals) - [PE and Sports Premium Funding](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/key-information/pe-and-sports-premium-funding) - [Policies](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/policies) - [Pupil Premium](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/key-information/pupil-premium) - [SATS Information for Parents](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/key-information/sats-information-for-parents) - [School Dinners](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/key-information/lunch-menu) - [School Performance & Ofsted](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/key-information/school-performance-ofsted) - [SEND](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/send) - [Term Dates](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/termdates) - [Uniform](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/key-information/uniform) **Devonshire Road Primary School** Devonshire Road Bolton BL1 4ND Tel: 01204 333614 © Copyright 2017–2026 Devonshire Road Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)