Admissions
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Our school admissions policy for the current academic year (2025-26) is available here:
St Richard’s Admission Policy 2025-2026
CONSULTATION: PROPOSED SCHOOL ADMISSION POLICY CHANGES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2027-28
We are currently consulting with a wide range of stakeholders about proposed changes to our Admissions Policy for the 2027-28 academic year. Please read our Proposed Admissions Policy 2027-2028 and, if you have any comments. please send them to comments@st-richards.manchester.sch.uk
APPLICATIONS FOR A RECEPTION CLASS PLACE FOR SEPTEMBER 2026
If your child’s date of birth is between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022 and they are due to start primary school
in September 2026 and you live in Manchester then please follow this link to make an online application:
https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500321/primary_school_admissions/7264/apply_for_a_reception_
class_place_for_september_2018 If you live outside Manchester and want a place at a Manchester school,
you need to apply through your current local council. The application round for Reception 2026 school places is
currently open and the deadline for submitting an on-time application is Wednesday 14th January 2026. Our school
office staff can help parents who may be experiencing difficulties with submitting their applications online.
Parents may also wish to find out more about admissions and appeal arrangements in Manchester by visiting:
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500321/primary_school_admissions