Admission Arrangements
APPLYING FOR A SECONDARY SCHOOL PLACE FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 - ST. HELENS
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.
- If you are not allocated a place at your preferred school, you have the right to appeal to an Independent Panel. You can lodge your appeal by completing the appeal form that is enclosed with the decision letter. You should complete and return the appeal form as soon as possible.
The appeals process can be found on P36-37 of the Secondary Admissions Booklet.
Clarify any issues your are not sure about with staff in the school admissions team on 01744 671035 or email schooladmissions@sthelens.gov.uk