Why are we consulting?

When changes are proposed to admission arrangements, all Admission Authorities must consult on their admission arrangements that will apply to admission applications for the following school year.

At least every 7 years, Admission Authorities must consult on their admission arrangements; even if there have been no changes during that period.

We would like your views on our current admission arrangements for Our Lady Of Perpetual Succour for academic year September 2027/28.

Admission Authorities must consult on proposed changes to its admission arrangements for a minimum of six weeks between 1 October (at the earliest) and 31 January (at the latest) in the determination year.

The consultation period for academic year September 2027/28 admission arrangements for Our Lady Of Perpetual Succour will run from 10^th November 2025 to 22^nd December 2025.

What are we proposing to change and why?

No changes have been made

Who are we consulting with?

We are seeking views from:

1. Parents in our borough who have children between the ages of two and eighteen.
2. Other persons in our borough who in the opinion of the admission authority believes will have an interest in the proposed admissions;
3. All other admission authorities within the relevant area (excluding secondary schools who are not required to be consulted in relation to changes in a primary school);
4. Whichever of the governing body and the local authority is not the admission authority;
5. Any adjoining neighbouring local authorities where the admission authority is the local authority;
6. In the case of schools designated with a religious character, the body or person representing the religion or religious denomination.
    

Consultation timetable

How to respond

This consultation will run from 10^th November 2025 to 22^nd December 2025 (a period of six term time weeks).

You are invited to submit responses about the proposal above to the Admission Authority by:

• • Email – office@olps.blackburn.sch.uk
  • Post –   Holmbrook Close, Blackburn BB2 3UG

Responses must be received no later than 5pm on 22^nd December 2025. Responses received after this time and date may not be considered.

For more information

If you would like to discuss the proposal or would like more information, please email office@olps.blackburn.sch.uk