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View term dates for Liverpool schools.

We advise you to check with your individual school as some religious schools may differ.

Online applications open each year from mid-September. 

  • Reception: You can apply for a reception place in the autumn term after your child turns 4. The closing date is 15th January.
  • Year 7: You can apply for year 7 when your child starts year 6. The closing date is 31st October.

Find out more in our school admissions section.

If you miss the application deadline, read the process for late applications.

An in year transfer is when a child transfers from one school to another during the academic year.

Read how to apply for an in year transfer.

View details of all schools in Liverpool including admission numbers and Ofsted information.

Search schools.

If your child is refused a place at your preferred school you have the right to appeal.

View information on how to appeal.

Check if your child is eligible and get an instant decision.

See our free school meals page for more information and to apply.

Only contact us if:

  • you already receive free school meals for a child and want to add another child.
  • you get Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support as we can check your eligibility without you having to apply.

Contact the Benefits Service.

You can apply online for subsidised school transport if you meet certain criteria.

See our school travel support section for more information, including renewals and lost and stolen passes.

Children with SEND

If your child has special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), find out about:

Contact us about something else

Before you contact us, you should be able to find what you need in our school admissions section.

Accessing school admission services online speeds up the process as enquiries are logged straight into our system.

But if you can't find what you're looking for get in touch.

Contact the School Admissions Service.