Applying for secondary school for September 2025

APPLYING FOR A SECONDARY SCHOOL PLACE FOR SEPTEMBER 2025

If your child turns 11 between 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025, he or she will transfer to secondary school in September 2025.  From Monday 2 September the website www.sthelens.gov.uk/admissions is open for parents who wish to apply online.

You will be notified on 3 March 2025 confirming your child's school place.

The closing date for you to submit your application has been extended to 8 November 2024.

Before submitting your application, please read the Secondary Admissions Booklet 2025-2026 (PDF, 4 MB) which contains useful information about the application process, including: how places will be allocated, definition of home address and how late applications will be dealt with.

Also, consider how your child will get to school and the potential Can I apply for assistance with transport to school? costs.

Clarify any issues your are not sure about with staff in the school admissions team on 01744 671035 or email schooladmissions@sthelens.gov.uk

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