Admissions

Our admissions criteria follow that of Sefton Local authority, this information can be accessed via the link: www.sefton.gov.uk/admissions

All formal applications must be made through the local authority:

Sefton Admissions Team
People Directorate
Sefton Council
Town hall
Bootle
Liverpool
L20 7AE

Email: admissions@sefton.gov.uk
Tel: 0151 934 3590

How do I apply online?

Go to www.sefton.gov.uk/startingschool and under the ‘Do it online’ section, follow the link to Citizen Portal. Follow the onscreen instructions. The Portal is quick and easy to use.
If you have not used Sefton’s Citizen Portal before, you must first register by confirming your email address and setting up a password, (in exactly the same way as many other websites).
Please keep a note of your password you will need this again to log into the Citizen Portal on National Offer Day to view the school place offer.
If you have used Sefton’s Citizen Portal before please check your details are correct including your home address by selecting ‘My Account’ on the homepage before you start a new application.

It’s convenient – the Citizen Portal is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Your application will be recorded automatically, and you can start an application and finish it later.
You can make changes at any time up until the national closing date(s). Once you have submitted (or re-submitted) an application, you will receive a confirmation email.
The system is secure and confidential.
You will be able to log into the Citizen Portal on national offer day to view the school place offer.
You will not have to wait a few days to receive the offer letter