Schools & Learning

If your child is due to start Reception or Year 7 in September 2021

You can apply online from 12th September 2020.

Year 7 closing date:  Saturday 7th November 2020 (extended by 1 week due to the impact of Covid-19). Read our guide for parents on the application process, school open days and closing dates for entrance exams.

Reception closing date: Friday 15th January 2021. See school websites for primary school open days and admissions criteria.

School admissions

Everything you need to know about applying for a school place in Liverpool.

Find a school

Search all of the schools in Liverpool.

Apply for Reception and Secondary Year 7

Apply online for entry to Primary Reception or Secondary Year 7.

Other applications

How to apply for a Special school, Junior school, University Technology College or Studio School.

Closing dates and late applications

Closing dates for applications and what happens to late applications.

Appeals

What to do if your child has not been offered a place in your preferred school (s).

Get help

Further advice on how to choose a school and understand the admissions process.

In year transfers

How to apply for an in year transfer.

Ofsted

Ofsted is changing the way they inspect schools from September 2019.