We consulted on the proposed 2027 admissions arrangements for community and voluntary-controlled schools from 3 December 2025 to 31 January 2026.
The consultation was shared with Trafford headteachers, governors, the Diocese, other local authorities, parents, and interested local groups. It was publicised via local press, early years and schools e-bulletins, and our website.
The following arrangements were agreed by Trafford’s Executive Member for Babies, Children and Young People on 24 February 2026.
Agreed arrangements
- 2027 admission arrangements - community and voluntary controlled primary schools
- 2027 admission arrangements - Lostock High School
- 2027 admission numbers (PANs)
- 2027 primary coordinated admissions scheme
- 2027 secondary coordinated admissions scheme
2027 amendments
The admission arrangements for Trafford’s community and voluntary-controlled schools were proposed unchanged.
We did, however, propose to decrease the published admission number (PAN) at Gorse Hill Primary School from 60 to 45 and at Moorlands Junior School from 90 to 60.
All admission authorities must formally agree their admission arrangements by 28 February in the determination year, even if they have not changed from previous years and a consultation has not been required.
Object to an arrangement
You can object to the school's adjudicator if you think a school’s admission arrangements do not comply with the School Admissions Code.
The deadline for objections each year is 15 May.
On-time objections will be considered by the adjudicator. Admission arrangements can be referred to the adjudicator after this deadline. However, the adjudicator has the discretion on whether or not to consider the case.
You can find out more about how to object to school admission arrangements.