Admissions – Our Lady's Catholic Primary

We are delighted that you are interested in Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make and we are here to help you through this process. On this page you will find out how to apply for a place at Our Lady’s.

It is the policy of Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School to ensure that no pupil with special educational needs is the subject of discrimination. All pupils, including those with SEN, follow the same Admission Arrangements as set out in our Admissions Policy. The Governors consider that our admission criteria should not discriminate against pupils with SEN and should recognise the spirit of the SEN Code of Practice.

Admissions to Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School will be determined by the Governing Body in accordance with the relevant Admissions Policy.

Admissions Policy 2024/2025

Admissions Policy 2026/2027

Admissions Policy 2025/26

Reception Admissions

Parents must apply for a Reception place online via the Knowsley Council website. Please click on the link below to take you to the Knowsley Website.

Please be aware that you must also complete the ‘Faith Supplementary Information Form’ and return it direct to the school office; a receipt will be issued.

Knowsley Council Online Applications

Faith Supplementry Form 2024/25

Faith Supplementry Form 2025/2026

Faith Supplementry Form 2026/27

Nursery Admissions

If you wish to apply for a place in our Nursery please download and complete the application form below and forward it to our school email address: ourlady@knowsley.gov.uk

Please ensure the application is completed in full. It is vital all the information that is required is provided.

A birth certificate must accompany your application as proof of age for your child. If your child’s birth certificate is not accessible then your child’s passport will also be accepted. Proof of Baptism is also required if your child has been baptised.

Please note that our Nusery Admissions Policy Selection Criteria will come into force if we are oversubscribed.

Nursery Application Form 2024/25

Nursery Admissions Policy 2024/25

In Year Admissions

An application can be made for a place for a child at any time outside the admission round and the child will be admitted where there are available places.

Families wishing to register their interest in a place at Our Lady’s should phone the school to give details for your child/ren, complete the In Year Application Form and return it directly to the school. Where there are places available but more applications than places, the published oversubscription criteria, as set out in the admission arrangements policy, will be applied.

Parents are advised to read the admission arrangements policy carefully before making their application. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application within 15 school days of receipt. If there are no places available, the child will be added to the waiting list, you will be advised of the outcome of your application in writing. You have the right to appeal to an independent appeals panel if your application is unsuccessful. Please see the information below regarding Appeals.

In Year Application Form

Notes for Parents for In Year Admissions

Appeals

Appeals for Catholic schools

The Education Department of the Archdiocese of Liverpool arranges admissions appeals for all catholic schools in Knowsley. If you decide to appeal a decision please complete the online form below. Your appeal will be heard by an independent appeal panel.

Online Appeal Form

Guide to the Appeals Process

Frequently Asked Questions

Faith Supplementary Information Form 2026 27