Knowsley Children and Young People's Services

School admissions

Education - school admissionsNursery school places

Most children attend nursery school on a part time basis from the age of three.

Nearly all of Knowsley’s primary schools have nursery units attached and you should contact the school directly to sort out admission arrangements.
 

Primary school places

There is no automatic transfer from nursery to primary school in Knowsley.  The school admissions section of the council website explains the procedure for applying for a primary school place for your child.
 

Secondary school places

There is no automatic transfer from primary to secondary school in Knowsley. The school admissions section of the council website explains the procedure for applying for a secondary school place for your child.
 

Transferring to a Knowsley school from another area

If you have recently arrived in the area or you are looking to transfer your child to a Knowsley school, you will need to complete a mid-year application form. Please contact a member of the admissions team on 0151 443 3212.