Dear Parent/Carer,
I am writing to inform you of proposed changes to the admissions criteria for Little Lever School which will apply from September 2027. As always, we are committed to openness and transparency regarding how school places are allocated, and we welcome your feedback on these proposed changes.
Proposed Change
To further strengthen our school community, we propose to include children of current staff employed by Little Lever School to the 3rd priority group within our admissions criteria. This change will:
- Support recruitment and retention of high-quality staff, which is essential for delivering excellent education to our pupils.
- Provide increased stability and continuity for the school, benefiting all pupils.
- Align with the freedoms available to academies under the School Admissions Code (2021), which permits this criterion where it is “to recruit and retain staff”.
Next Steps
We invite all parents and carers to share their feedback on this proposed change. Please send your comments or questions to the school office by 21st November 2025, either via email to mke@little-lever.bolton.sch.uk or in writing FAO Mrs Kelly.
- Alternatively, you can complete the online form admission consultation feedback
- All feedback will be considered before a final decision is made and communicated to our school community.
Further Information
- You can find our current Admissions Policy on the school website Admissions – Little Lever School
- If you require this information in another format or need support in providing feedback, please contact our school office.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and for your continued support of Little Lever School.
Yours sincerely,
Dominic McKeon
Principal