Our School
Admissions
Masefield Primary School is a one form entry school which means there is one class per year group. We also run a Nursery. The school Admissions Policy is based upon the Bolton Local Authority Policy.
Our Nursery provision is extremely popular and books up quickly and so we advise that you put your child’s name down for a place as soon as possible (this may be up to a year before they are due to start). To find out more about available places please contact the school office on 01204 333714 or office@masefield.bolton.sch.uk.
All in-year admissions to school are handled by the school in co-ordination with Bolton Pupil and Student Services. If you would like to know whether or not we have places available in school for pupil transfers please contact the school office on 01204 333714 or office@masefield.bolton.sch.uk.
In the case that there are no spaces in the relevant year group, parents will be referred to the Local Authority (Pupil and Student Services) and the pupil’s name will be added to the school held waiting list. Waiting lists will be prioritised in accordance with the schools published admission criteria. The school will provide parents with relevant advice and guidance of the appeals procedures.
Admissions into Reception are coordinated by the Local Authority who will handle all procedures for reception admissions into school and will arrange an independent panel for any appeals that may arise. More information can be found here.
In Year Admissions Information
In Year Admissions Application
For more details on the appeals timeline, please click here.
Consultation for 2027-28
Admission Arrangements to Masefield Primary School from 2027/28
I am writing in accordance with Section 89 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, The School Admissions (Admission Arrangements and Co-ordination of Admission Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2012 and the School Admissions Code 2014 which require admission authorities to consult each other before determining admission policies and arrangements for 2027/28 onwards.
For your information, please find attached a copy of the proposed change to the admission arrangements for Masefield Primary School for the 2027/2028 school year.
The consultation period will start on Monday the 20th October 2025 for a period of eight weeks. If you wish to comment on any aspect of these arrangements then please write to the school or email consultation@masefield.bolton.sch.uk before the 19th December 2025.
Yours faithfully
A Done
Mr. A Done
Headteacher