School Admission Arrangements

The Local Authority is responsible for allocating places. Offers of places are issued by post and online. Successful applicants are invited to an induction meeting where they will have opportunity to view the school before their child starts in September. At the meeting, details of school routines and procedures are shared, and opportunity is given for parents to discuss information that will help their child to settle quickly and happily into school.

All children who will be joining us in the September will also be invited to pre-school taster sessions in June and July where they will meet their teacher and other staff members. They will also be able to familiarise themselves with the classroom and meet the other children who will be in their class. Parents are encouraged to support these activities so that you and your child become as familiar as possible with us, our routines, building and staff and so that your children feel confident and secure in starting school on their first day.

During the summer term our reception class teacher will visit the nurseries and/or houses of our new children due to start in September. We believe this to be an important part of our induction programme as not only does it give you and your child the chance to meet and get to know the teacher it also provides you with an opportunity to talk about any issues or concerns you may have.

We are very proud of our induction programme. We endeavour to ensure a smooth transition from home to school for all our children. Children starting our reception class in September are admitted for full days. Our school operates an open-door policy meaning that we are always ready to discuss any concerns parents' may have regarding their children's education and welfare.

If you are looking for a place at our school because you have recently moved into the area, or your child is at another primary school and you feel that a change of school would benefit their education and-or general wellbeing, you are entitled to apply for a school place. Applications for entrance into other year groups can be made at any time. We do advise contacting us prior to making an application to check that there are places in the appropriate year groups. If you would like to visit our school before applying then please do contact us to make an appointment.

Further information on In-Year Admissions and school transfers can be found at Sefton Council including the relevant guidance and application forms.

Parents may request that their child is admitted outside their normal age group. To do so parents should include a request with their application, specifying why admission out of the normal year group is being requested and the year group in which they wish their child to be allocated a place.

To do so parents should refer to Sefton Councils Website where you can find information on admissions outside of normal age group.

At the age of eleven, children transfer to the secondary stage of education (Key Stage 3). To request a Year 7 secondary school place for September, you must make a formal application through the admission's team at Sefton Council via their website.

School Admissions Sefton Council

Online applications for this process starts when your child moves into Year 6 and you must apply between September and 31 October. Offers are made in March.

Parents and carers have the right to appeal for a school place where an application has been unsuccessful. Appeals are heard by an independent panel. Further details are available on Sefton Council's website at: 

School Admission Appeals

Our Open Days are a chance for prospective pupils and their families to see our school in action. With exciting displays, in-class demonstrations and activities, it is a great opportunity to meet and speak to members of our staff what we have to offer.

Our Open Days take place in Autumn term each year. If you are unable to attend, but would like to visit us on another day, please contact the school to arrange a mutually convenient date and time as outlined above.