Admission to the Academy

Secondary School Admissions 2027

Applications for Year 7 places for September 2027 are now open.

FULWOOD ACADEMY

Admissions Appeals Timetable 2027–2028

Year 7 Admissions – September 2027

Right of Appeal

Fulwood Academy is committed to ensuring that its admissions arrangements are fair, transparent and compliant with the School Admissions Code and School Admission Appeals Code 2022.

Parents and carers whose application for a place at Fulwood Academy is unsuccessful have the statutory right to appeal against the decision to an Independent Admission Appeal Panel.

Admission appeals are administered on behalf of Fulwood Academy by Lancashire County Council.

Admissions Appeals Timetable – September 2027

Event	Date / Timescale
Closing date for secondary school applications	31 October 2026
National Secondary School Offer Day	Monday 1 March 2027
Deadline for submitting an admission appeal	To be confirmed by Lancashire County Council – at least 20 school days following notification of refusal
Appeal hearings	Within 40 school days of the published appeal submission deadline
Notification of appeal hearing	At least 10 school days before the hearing
Submission of additional evidence	Deadline to be confirmed in the hearing notification
Circulation of appeal documentation	Within a reasonable period before the hearing, as confirmed by the Appeals Team
Notification of appeal outcome	Within five school days of the hearing, wherever possible

Late Appeals

Appeals submitted after the published deadline will still be considered. Where possible, these will be heard within 40 school days of the original appeal deadline or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

In-Year Admissions Appeals

Parents and carers who are refused a place at Fulwood Academy during the academic year have the right to appeal.

In-year admission appeals will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

Admissions Form

How to Submit an Appeal

Parents and carers wishing to appeal against a decision not to offer their child a place at Fulwood Academy should submit their appeal through Lancashire County Council.

Appeal forms and guidance are available at:

Lancashire County Council Appeals

Appeals will be considered by an Independent Admission Appeal Panel. The panel's decision is legally binding on the academy and the parent or carer.

Lancashire County Council Guidance

Further information about applying for a school place is available from Lancashire County Council.

View Admissions Guidance

Admissions Policy

Please click below to view the Fulwood Academy Admissions Policy 2026-27.

Admissions Policy 2026-27

Further Information

For further information regarding admissions, please contact:

Fulwood Academy
Black Bull Lane
Fulwood, Preston
PR2 9YR

Telephone: 01772 719060
Email: admissions@fulwoodacademy.co.uk