School admissions

Apply for primary school for September 2026

How to apply for a place in primary school for September 2026 and how places are allocated.

Apply for secondary school for September 2026

How to apply for a year 7 place in secondary school for September 2026 and how places are allocated.

In-year school transfers

Find out how to apply for in-year admission to a Knowsley primary or secondary school here.

Applying for admission to school nursery classes

Information about Knowsley school nursery classes and how to apply for a place

Appealing for a school place

Find out more about how to submit an appeal against the refusal of a school place and the process of appeal

Determined Admission Arrangements for Knowsley Schools

Find admission policies, including oversubscription criteria, for Knowsley primary and secondary schools.

Consultations

Contact School Admissions

Email

schooladmissions@knowsley.gov.uk

Telephone

Primary & Secondary school admissions

0151 443 5142 / 5143

In Year Admissions

0151 443 3372

Telephone contact hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 12 noon. An answerphone facility is available to leave a message or request a call back if lines are busy or at other times.

Write

Knowsley Council, School Admissions Service, Education Improvement Team, PO Box 21, Municipal Buildings, Archway Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 9YU

Applications for 2027/28 school admission