Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School

Admissions

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Admissions Consultation 2026-27

Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust has launched a consultation on admissions arrangements for pupils applying for school places for the academic year starting in September 2026, and beyond. There are changes to the oversubscription criteria but not to overall Published Admission Number.

Consultation documentation can be found via the link below.

Pope Francis Admission Arrangements Consultation for September 2026

Archdiocesan Consultations Page

The consultation will open on Monday 9th December 2024 and close on Friday 31st January 2025.

Details on how to comment on the proposed admission arrangements are contained within the consultation document. Please include the words 'Admissions consultation' in the subject line.

Admissions Policy 2026-27

Supplementary Information Form 2026-27

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Nursery

Parents are invited to apply for a place in the nursery.

We welcome pupils from 3 years old - Many children will start the term after their 3rd Birthday, however, if we have space in our Nursery we may be able to offer a place sooner, once they have turned 3 years old

Our places are for:

Monday - Wednesday (lunchtime) OR

Wednesday(lunchtime) - Friday

If there is availability, there is the possibility of buying additional morning or afternoon sessions and we also offer the 30 hours for parents who are eligible. Please contact the school office for more details.

The date of application will apply in the case of over-subscription, so please make sure that you apply as early as possible! Please note: A NURSERY PLACE DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR CHILD A PLACE IN RECEPTION.

Please contact school admin team if you are looking to apply to our Nursery.

 

Reception

Applications for entry into Reception for September 2021 are now closed.

The application details are on the Sefton website. Please click on the link below.

Please read our Admissions Criteria. If you have a baptismal certificate, then please complete the Supplementary Information Form and return it to school. If you do not have a baptismal certificate, then you will also need to complete the Archdiocesan Supplementary Faith Form.

All the documents are below.

 

Reception - Year 6

If you are new to the area or wish to transfer your child, (this is 'In Year School Admissions/Transfer') please click on the link below.

Sefton Admissions

 

Additional Documents

OLW Supplementary Faith Form Primary

Admissions Arrangements and Policy 2023-2024

Starting School 2024