Admissions
Admissions to Blacon High School are controlled by the Cheshire West and Chester Local Authority.
Admission to Year 7
Applications are made to the LA by 31st October in the preceding year of entry. Parents will be informed of the procedure by a letter from Cheshire West and Chester LA though more information can be found at https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/education-and-learning/school-admissions
We have very close working links with our partner schools and others in the area to ensure that the transition from primary to secondary school is as smooth and effective as possible. There are many opportunities during your child's time in primary school to come and visit Blacon High and take part in educational activities to allow them to get a feel of a secondary school environment. An Open Week is held during September each year but parents and students are welcome to visit the school at other times too. Please contact the school office on 01244 371475 if you wish to arrange a visit.
Timeline:
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 September 2026 |
Parents/carers can apply for a school place Online – www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/admissions Paper Application Form is contained in Section 5 of this booklet - https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/asset-library/secondary-booklet-2027.pdf |
| 31 October 2026 |
Closing date for on time applications • Online applications must be submitted to the Council by this date. Don’t forget to press the submit button on your account • Paper applications to be returned to: School Admissions, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Wyvern House, The Drumber, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1AH. Paper applications must be received by this date to be considered as ‘on time’. |
| 11 December 2026 |
Deadline for supporting information • Any information received by this date will be considered for the initial allocation of school places, for example, change of address, change in circumstances, reasons for the local Council to consider a late application/change of preference as on time. • Any information received after this date cannot be included in the initial allocation of school places, however, will be considered later in the process following the 1 March 2027 |
| 1 March 2027 |
Notification of offers • Online offers made available for parents/carers to view via the online account • Emails sent to parents/carers notifying of the school place offered. |
| 31 March 2027 |
Closing date for on time appeals Appeals received by this date will be heard by 18 June 2027. |
In Year Admissions
Please apply for in-year admissions online through the Cheshire West and Chester website and then contact school to make an appointment to meet with our Admissions team when each application will be dealt with according to the child’s needs and availability of places within the year group at our school.
CWAC online application form: https://cwc.cloud.servelec-synergy.com/Synergy/Enquiries/Citizen/citizen.aspx/admissions-signin
Telephone 01244 371475 or email: admin@blaconhigh.cheshire.sch.uk
Admissions Appeals
If you wish to appeal an admission decision please visit the school office to complete our admissions appeal from or alternatively contact our reception team on 01244 371 475.
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