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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.
OPEN EVENING FOR YEAR 7 2027 - WEDNESDAY 16th SEPTEMBER 2026 - 3.30pm - 5.30pm - details HERE
OPEN EVENINGS FOR RECEPTION 2027 - Wednesday 30th September 2026 and Wednesday 18th November 2026 - 5.15 - 7.15pm - details HERE
OPEN EVENING FOR SIXTH FORM 2027 - WEDNESDAY 7th OCTOBER 2026 - 3.30pm - 6.00pm - Click HERE for details
ADMISSION POLICY for September 2027 - CLICK HERE
RECEPTION 2027 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 2027.
We have put together key information on Reception Admissions 2027 HERE
KEY DATES FOR RECEPTION ADMISSIONS 2027
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1 September 2026 |
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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30 September 2026 |
Open Evening – 5.15pm - 7.15pm |
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18 November 2026 |
Open Evening – 5.15pm - 7.15pm |
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15 January 2027 |
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 2027 |
Local authority coordinates admissions arrangements with schools to allocate places. |
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16 April 2027 |
Offer emails sent to parents by the local authority |
You can download the admissions policy for September 2027 entry HERE
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.
We have put together key information on Year 7 Admissions 2027 HERE
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 - Click HERE
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 2027
OPEN EVENING FOR SIXTH FORM 2027 -
WEDNESDAY 7th OCTOBER 2026 - 3.30pm - 6.00pm - Click HERE for details.
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 will have an introduction assembly after 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 2027.
We welcome interest from external applicants for Sixth Form places at Liverpool College. The deadline for registering an interest in our Sixth Form will be 1st March 2027. 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.
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 (2026-2027) you will need to complete the 2026 - 2027 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 2027-2028. 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.