Admissions
We educate children from 4 – 18 years old and welcome applications from parents both within and outside the Liverpool area.
The school is heavily oversubscribed and admission to year groups other than Reception, Year 7 and Year 12 is rare although we do hold “In Year Application” waiting lists for Years 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9 & 10.
NATIONAL OFFER DAY FOR RECEPTION 2026
On Thursday 16th April 2026 you will hear from your local authority which primary school your child has been allocated to. We would like to welcome those who are joining us in September.
We appreciate that with the large number of applications to the school there will be many children who are disappointed not to be allocated a place. 520 families listed Liverpool College as one of their preferences and there are 90 places. We have applied the Admission Policy which states clearly how applications are dealt with. Please see the Admission Information Booklet HERE for a reminder of how places are allocated.
Places were allocated as follows in accordance with our Admission Policy.
Children with an Education Health Care Plan naming Liverpool College = 2
Looked After or Previously Looked After Children = 4
Free School Meal eligibility places = 2
Siblings = 37
Staff children = 4
This left 41 places to be allocated randomly. 21 of these places were allocated to children living within a 2 mile radius and 20 to children living within AND outside a 2 mile radius.
WAITING LIST
All applicants who were not allocated a place will be kept on our waiting list until the end of the academic year (July 2027). This list is not ranked and should a place arise the same procedure as outlined above will be followed.
If you have any questions please contact Sally Loveridge (Monday to Thursday 8am – 5pm) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0151 724 4000 ext 3228
YEAR 7 2026 Admissions
We appreciate that with the large number of applications to the school there will be many children who are disappointed not to be allocated a place. This year we received 1697 applications for the 177 places available. We have applied the Admission Policy which states clearly how applications are dealt with. Parents have the right to appeal against the decision to an independent appeal panel and full details on how to appeal are available from the school This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The places for Year 7 2026 were allocated according to the oversubscription criteria as follows:
5.2.1 Pupils who are in Year 6 at Liverpool College = 82
5.2.2 Pupils who have an Education Health and Care Plan which names Liverpool College = 8
5.2.4(i) Looked after and previously looked after children = 6
5.2.4 (ii) Music Aptitude Places = 9
5.2.4 (iii) Siblings = 38
5.2.4 (iv) Pupils whose parents have been continuously employed by Liverpool College for 2 years or more = 2
This left 32 places to be randomly allocated as follows:
5.2.4 (v) Pupils who live within a 2 mile radius = 16
5.2.4 (vi) Pupils who live within and outside a 2 mile radius = 16
WAITING LIST:
We will keep a waiting list in place until the end of the next school year (July 2027). This will automatically include all children who listed us as one of their preferences. The list is not ranked and if a place arises at any time during the school year we will apply the Admission Policy and consider applications against the oversubscription criteria.
ADMISSION POLICIES:
SEPTEMBER 2026 - CLICK HERE
SEPTEMBER 2027 - CLICK HERE
ADMISSION APPEALS:
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YEAR 7 2026 ADMISSION APPEAL TIMETABLE:
- Monday 2nd March 2026 - parents will hear from their local authority regarding the school allocated to their child.
- Friday 27th March 2026 - deadline for submitting your appeal to Liverpool College.
- June 2026 - date for appeal hearings to be confirmed but provisionally week commencing 8th June 2026
RECEPTION 2026 ADMISSION APPEAL TIMETABLE:
- Thursday 16th April 2026 - parents will hear from their local authority regarding the school allocated to their child.
- Friday 15th May 2026 - deadline for submitting your appeal to Liverpool College.
- June 2026 - date for appeal hearings to be confirmed but provisionally week commencing 8th June 2026
RECEPTION 2026 Admissions
Applications are co-ordinated by Liverpool City Council. We hope the many families who visitd our Open Evenings in October and November enjoyed meeting staff and pupils and visiting classrooms. The deadline for applying for a Reception place is 15th January 2026.
We have put together key information on Admissions 2026 HERE
KEY DATES FOR RECEPTION ADMISSIONS 2026
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1 September 2025 |
Application window opens to Parents / Guardians to apply to their local authority https://www.liverpool.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/transfer-from-primary-to-secondary-school/ |
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1 October 2025 |
Open Evening – 5.30pm - 7.30pm |
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19 November 2025 |
Open Evening – 5.30pm - 7.30pm |
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15 January 2026 |
Liverpool Local authority closing date for applications (Common Application or Preference Form). Other local authorities may have a different closing date. |
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January – March 2026 |
Local authority coordinates admissions arrangements with schools to allocate places. |
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16 April 2026 |
Offer emails sent to parents by the local authority |
You can download the admissions policy for September 2026 entry HERE
To download the Free School Meal Eligibility Supplementary Form please click here
(see Section 4.2.1 iv of the Admission Policy for further information about Free School Meal Eligibility)
NATIONAL OFFER DAY FOR RECEPTION 2026
On Thursday 16th April 2026 you will hear from your local authority which primary school your child has been allocated to. We would like to welcome those who are joining us in September.
We appreciate that with the large number of applications to the school there will be many children who are disappointed not to be allocated a place. 520 families listed Liverpool College as one of their preferences and there are 90 places. We have applied the Admission Policy which states clearly how applications are dealt with. Please see the Admission Information Booklet HERE for a reminder of how places are allocated.
Places were allocated as follows in accordance with our Admission Policy.
Children with an Education Health Care Plan naming Liverpool College = 2
Looked After or Previously Looked After Children = 4
Free School Meal eligibility places = 2
Siblings = 37
Staff children = 4
This left 41 places to be allocated randomly. 21 of these places were allocated to children living within a 2 mile radius and 20 to children living within AND outside a 2 mile radius.
Year 7 2027 Admissions
We will be holding an Open Evening on Wednesday 16th September 2026 and hope that families will enjoy touring the school and hearing more about the admission procedure. Please click HERE for more information.
Applications for Year 7 2027 admission should be made through Liverpool City Council or your own local authority and can be made from 1st September 2026.
An information booklet will be posted here on 1st September 2026.
MUSIC APTITUDE TEST
10% of places will be allocated to pupils with a particular aptitude for Music. Those who wish to be considered for a music aptitude place will be required to take a test designed to test Music aptitude. The 10% of places will be allocated in test score order. These candidates are selected on how they performed in the Music aptitude tests. There will be two music aptitude tests and candidates who achieve the score required in the first test will be invited to take a second test on a later date.
If you wish to register your child for the Music Aptitude Test you can do so from 1st September 2026. A link will be posted here on that date.
The closing date for applications for the music test will be 25th September 2026. No previous knowledge of Music is expected or required because the test is looking for aptitude to learn rather than ability or knowledge. No preparation is necessary and there are no practice papers available. In order to ensure equal opportunities for all music applicants, we will not take into consideration any teacher references or music certificates so please do not send them in.
Local Authority Information
The relevant information and links to secondary school websites is now posted online on the Liverpool City Council website at Transferring from primary to secondary school - Liverpool City Council
Details about admissions can also be found on Liverpool local authority’s school admission website:
The pages online give information about the transfer procedure and who to contact for more information. Further information on how to apply and the wider admissions process can be found online through the Liverpool City Council website at www.liverpool.gov.uk/admissions
Sixth Form Entry FOR SEPTEMBER 2026
We were delighted to welcome many visitors to our Open Evening on 19th November. If you weren't able to attend you can still register your interest in joining our Sixth Form and watch the presentation that the Head of Sixth Form gave at the Open Evening (see links below)
Please click below to download:
SIXTH FORM INFORMATION BOOKLET
RECORDED PRESENTATION TO EXPLAIN THE APPLICATIONS PROCESS
OPTION BLOCKS 2026 - 2028
APPLICATION FORM (for external appLicants)
Your choice of Sixth Form is an important one. There are many options and you should consider not only which subjects but also which environment and ethos will suit you best. At Liverpool College we are convinced that students are best served by a broad Sixth Form experience. For this reason, we expand the classroom to include leadership education, competitive sports, extensive artistic and cultural opportunities, travel and a broad programme of Personal Development alongside the academic subjects studied.
INTERNAL APPLICATIONS
Our own chapter 11 pupils have had an introduction assembly and attended Open Evening. After the results of their mocks are issued, we will ask them to indicate subject choices and then make final choices from the option blocks – this survey will take place in Febraury.
We welcome interest from external applicants for Sixth Form places at Liverpool College. The deadline for registering an interest in our Sixth Form was 1st March 2026. However, if you wish to submit a late application you can contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Applications made on time will be given priority.
BOARDING ADMISSIONS ENTRY SEPTEMBER 2026
Please see information about our Boarding Programme on the Boarding page of this website.
The key contact person for enquiries about Boarding is our Registrar, Sally Loveridge. The steps for applying are as follows:
1 > contact Mrs Sally Loveridge who will arrange for you to have an initial discussion with the Principal
2 > should you wish to make an application please contact Mrs Loveridge who will send you the appropriate form
3 > Mrs Loveridge will then arrange for you to either visit us or have a virtual tour of the school and boarding house. You will meet with the Principal (Mrs Haynes) and Head of Boarding (Mrs Latham).
4 > a Boarding Suitability Assessment will take place, either remotely or in person if you are able to visit.
5 > your child's current school will be contacted (with your permission) for a reference and academic report
We are available at any time to answer any questions you may have and will be delighted to meet you and show you round if you are able to visit.
To contact Mrs Loveridge please either telephone 0151 724 4000 ext 3228 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
IN YEAR Applications
In Year applications are when parents apply for their child to transfer from one school to another in year groups other than Reception, Year 7 and Sixth Form.
The procedures are as follows:
Years 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 : There are currently no places available in any of these year groups. If you wish to add your child to the waiting list for the academic year (2025-2026) you will need to complete the 2025 - 2026 Waiting List Registration Form which can be downloaded HERE. Each waiting list only lasts for the duration of the academic year and if the situation doesn't change you will need to complete a new form for 2026-2027. These forms will be posted here on 1st May each year.
Years 8, 9 & 10 : If your child is currently on roll at a Liverpool School you should ask their school to contact Liverpool College to discuss a potential transfer. It is very rare that there will be a place available and if we are unable to offer a place you will be able to add your child to our waiting list. If you have recently moved into the city or transport to the child's current school is no longer practical you should make an application at www.liverpoool.gov.uk/admissions under the In Year Transfers tab. The Local Authority will coordinate information regarding the in year transfer.