National closing date approaches for applications for starting Primary School

National closing date approaches for applications for starting Primary School

Parents are being urged by Sefton Council to make sure they apply for a place at the primary school of their choice before time runs out.

Children born between September 1, 2012 and August 31, 2013 are scheduled to start school in September 2017.  Parents need to make an application online by January 15, 2017 to ensure they can be allocated a school place on the national allocation day on April 18, 2017. Parents are advised to list three different schools in order of preference.

Sefton Council’s Schools Regulatory Service has created an online information page and booklet to help parents who are making this critical choice.

Cllr John-Joseph Kelly, Cabinet Member for children, young people and safeguarding, said: “There are few bigger decisions we make in the lives of our children than choosing their first school.

“We have a lot of high performing schools in Sefton, meaning that unfortunately there will be parents who find they are disappointed not to get their first choice of school, which is why it is so important that you list more than one. Time is running out, so if you have not applied, please do so by the deadline.”

Jane Clark, Education Support Service Manager at Sefton Council, added: “We pride ourselves on giving parents all the information they need to make a considered choice – your child’s first school is such an important decision.

“If you have any questions that you do not feel have been answered online, our team is also available to provide advice and support between now and the 15 January deadline.”

For more information on primary school admissions and completing your application, visit www.sefton.gov.uk/primaryadmissions or email Sefton’s Admissions team admissions@sefton.gov.uk

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