Admission to the Academy
Secondary School Admissions 2027
Applications for Year 7 places for September 2027 are now open.
Apply now!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 FormHow 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 GuidanceAdmissions Policy
Please click below to view the Fulwood Academy Admissions Policy 2026-27.
Admissions Policy 2026-27Further 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