St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School

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Admissions

APPLICATIONS FOR RECEPTION FOR THE INTAKE YEAR OF 2025/2026

If you are a Knowsley resident then you must apply direct to Knowsley. Please see the link below,  you also need to complete the Catholic Supplementary Information Form and return it to school.

Click on the link below to access a Knowsley application form and also to access the Catholic Supplementary Information Form.

Please be aware failure to complete the Catholic  Supplementary  Information Form may result in your child being incorrectly ranked.  

Application for Knowsley Residents

 

If you are a Liverpool resident then you must apply direct to Liverpool. Please see the link below,  you also need to complete the Catholic Supplementary Information Form and return it to school.

Please click on the links below for further details on Liverpool City Council's application process and also to access the Catholic Supplementary Information Form.

Please be aware failure to complete the Catholic Supplementary Information Form may result in your child being incorrectly ranked.  

Application for Liverpool Residents

Applications must be completed by January 15th 2025.

Please note all applicants will be required to complete the Catholic Supplementary Form below.

Supplementary Information Form 2025-2026.pdf

 

 


Admissions Policy

Admissions Policy 2024/2025

Admissions Policy 2025/2026

 

APPLICATIONS FOR YEAR 3 TO THE JUNIOR SCHOOL 

  • Applications for Year 3 to the junior school will close on 15th January 2025.
  • If child is in Year 2 and wish them to attend the Junior school it is essential that you apply for a place by 15th January.
  • All applications for Year 3 need to go through Knowsley.
  • If you are a Knowsley resident, please apply through the website.
  • Liverpool residents are not able to use the Knowsley website, Knowsley Council will write to you directly with a paper application which should be returned to the address on the form.
  • A Supplementary Catholic Information Form is also required for this application, which should also be returned to Knowsley Council.

 

APPLICATIONS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR

If you wish your child to join our school during the school year please contact us to enquire as to the availability of places in your child's year group.  In-year applications are available from the school office - all applications should be returned to the school together with a birth certificate and evidence of baptism, if applicable.   The school will then contact you to advise whether a place is available or place you on our waiting list. 

 

ADMISSION APPEALS

Where a parent is unsuccessful in obtaining a place for their child at a school to which they have applied they have a legal right to appeal that decision.  This appeal is heard by an independent appeal panel. The Education Department at the Archdiocese arranges admission appeals. Further information about how to make an appeal, the appeal process and timetable can be found through the link below.

Admissions and appeals - Appealing for a school place (liverpoolcatholic.org.uk)