Ightenhill Primary School

04/09/2026

Do you have a little one, or know of a little one starting school in September 2027?

Choosing your child's first school is a big decision, we would love to invite you to come and have a look around our wonderful school.

There is no better way to get a feel for a school than coming to see it for yourself. Come and see our school in action.

Reception 2027 admissions are now open:
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/starting-primary-school/

04/09/2026

School admissions are now open for children starting primary or secondary school in September 2027.

✅ Be top of the class and apply now for your child’s school place!

🏫 Choose wisely - research your preferred schools and consider how your child will get to school.

💻 It’s quick and easy to apply.

Visit 👉 https://orlo.uk/HXDwn for all the info on admissions and school transport.

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

We are recruiting - come and join our wonderful school!

We are seeking Welfare Assistants to support our children at lunchtime.

Full details can be found here:
https://schooljobs.lancashire.gov.uk/nt_vacancyDetails.asp?id=68336

17/07/2026

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO FREE SCHOOL MEALS

From September 2026, the government will make changes to the way that Free School Meals work. ALL children living in households receiving UNIVERSAL CREDIT will become eligible for Free School Meals.

This is great news as it means many more children will qualify than currently do.

We will share more details in September on how to apply - we encourage all families (who are on UNIVERSAL CREDIT but do not currently receive Free School Meals) to apply.

If your child currently receives Free School Meals, there is no need to re-apply.

13/07/2026

What a fantastic weekend of sunshine and sport...⚽

To once again show our support for the England Men's Team (ahead of their match against Argentina), we are inviting children to come to school on WEDNESDAY 15th July wearing either:

* sportswear
*football shirt/kit of their choice
* red & white
As always, please ensure that children wear appropriate footwear for the school day (trainers, not football boots/studs).

We understand that many children may be staying up later than usual to watch the football. To support families, we will keep our registers open until 10:00am on Thursday.

Please note, that school will still be open from the usual time and Breakfast Club will run as normal.

We hope everyone enjoys the match and we look forward to seeing the children on Thursday morning.

Let's get behind the team!

Come on England! ⚽🏆

07/07/2026

Farewell Mr Farrar👋

Dear Parents and Carers,

At the end of this academic year, Mr Farrar will be retiring after an incredible 31 years of teaching at our school.

During his time with us, Mr Farrar has made a lasting contribution to the lives of countless children and families. His dedication, commitment and care have helped shape generations of pupils, and he has been a highly valued member of our school community.

On behalf of the governors, staff, pupils and families, we would like to thank Mr Farrar for his outstanding service and everything he
has done for the school over the past three decades.

We wish him a long, happy and well deserved retirement, filled with good health, happiness and many exciting opportunities ahead.

Thank you for 31 wonderful years of service.

You will be greatly missed.

07/07/2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

To show our support for the England Men's Team, ahead of their match against Norway, we are inviting children to come to school on Friday 10th July wearing either:

* sportswear
*football shirt/kit of their choice
* red & white

We know many of the children have enjoyed following England's progress, and we are looking forward to creating a fun and positive atmosphere in school as we cheer the team on.

As always, please ensure that children wear appropriate footwear for the school day (trainers, not football boots/studs).

Let's get behind the team!

Come on England! ⚽🏆

06/07/2026

National School Sports Week (Monday 6th July – Sunday 12th July)

⚽️🏸🤾🏆🤸‍♂️

This week, we are taking part in the nationwide celebration of PE, sport and play. We’re joining thousands of schools in a week of activities, games and movement. All classes will be participating in the ‘Daily Mile’ initiative, Sports Crew will be delivering challenges across playgrounds and we have our Sports Days for Years 1-6 on Thursday.

03/07/2026

⚽🏆 Tournament Champions! 🏆⚽

A huge congratulations to our girls' football team, who were crowned winners of our recent tournament against other local schools.

The team played some fantastic football throughout the day, linking up brilliantly down the wings, working tirelessly in defence, and scoring some outstanding goals. Their excellent teamwork and determination saw them finish top of their group and lift the trophy. 🥇

Most importantly, the girls demonstrated our School Values in abundance, represented Ightenhill exceptionally well and were a credit to themselves, their families, and our school community.

They have been an absolute pleasure to work with this year, and we couldn't be prouder of their achievements.

👏 Well done, girls! 👏 Let's hope England Men's Team do as well at the weekend!