Online applications – the quick, easy and secure way to apply for primary school places for autumn 2016 – are about to close at Lancashire County Council‘s website.

The online application system is open until 11:59 pm on 15 January 2016 for primary schools.

It is important to remember that parents of all children starting school need to submit an application form, even if the child has an older brother or sister at the school concerned.

• For more information, visit www.lancashire.gov.uk/schools 

Parents can also call our area offices on:

• 01524 581148 or 01524 581134 (north – Lancaster, Morecambe, Wyre, Fylde)

• 01254 220718 or 01254 220742 (east – Burnley, Pendle, Hyndburn, Ribble Valley, Rossendale)

• 01772 532191 or 01772 532190 (south – Preston, Chorley, South Ribble, West Lancashire)