Admissions
ADMISSION POLICY ARRANGEMENTS FOR CONSULTATION 2027 TO 2028
As the admission authority for St Marie’s Catholic Primary school, the Governing Body wish to consult with you on our admission arrangements for Year 2027/2028. This is because you may have an interest in the proposed admissions.
Consultation must last for a minimum of 6 weeks and must take place between 1 October and 31 January in the determination year.
The consultation period for this policy is from Monday 3rd of November to Friday 12th of December 2025.
We invite you to consider the policy which is attached to this web page. (CPS Admission policy for Consultation 27 -28 and Admissions Covering Letter 03.11.25)
Any comments you may have can be sent to the following email [email protected] please include in the subject box: Admissions Policy Consultation or directly to the school in an envelope marked Admissions Policy Consultation.
If you require any further help, please contact us at school.
Nursery Admissions
Entry to Nursery takes place the day after your child turns 3. We have two 26 place sessions.
Nursery morning session : Monday- Friday 8.40-11.40
Nursery afternoon session: Monday- Friday 12.30-3.30
Applications can be submitted at any time.You can come into school for a walk around and give in your forms to our school office. This is then given to our dedicated Early Years team who will contact you to arrange a home/school visit and provide you with information about starting school.
Please download the 'Admissions To School Nursery' application form and return it to school.
Alternatively, call into school for an application form.
Please submit a copy of your child’s birth certificate with your application.
Reception Application for September 2026
Application for Reception Admission for September 2026 are open and can be made via the Knowsley admissions portal https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/education-and-schools/school-admissions/apply-primary-school-september-2025/apply-primary-school. The deadline date for applications is 15th of January 2025. If you are making an application under the faith criteria - please complete the supplementary faith form - available from the school office and return this to us with the accompanying evidence. Please note this is in addition to the formal application on the knowsley website you must make and does not guarantee your child's place at St Marie's.
In Year Admissions
https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/education-and-schools/school-admissions-1
Admission Appeals
https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/education-and-schools/school-admissions/appealing-school-place