Admissions

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A College of Schools

Pre Prep – Reception to Year 2

Prep – Year 3 to Year 6

Middle School – Year 7 – Year 9

Upper School – Year 10 – Year 11

Sixth Form – Year 12 – Year 13

Liverpool College converted to Academy Status in September 2013.  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.  

 

ADMISSION POLICIES:

SEPTEMBER 2025 - CLICK HERE

FOR DETAILS OF OPEN EVENTS FOR 2025 ADMISSIONS PLEASE CLICK HERE

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

Information about Liverpool College admissions can be found on the local authority’s admissions information here (primary entry) and here (secondary phase entry). 

 


 


 

RECEPTION 2025 Admissions

Applications are co-ordinated by Liverpool City Council. 

We have put together key information on Admissions 2025 HERE

 KEY DATES FOR RECEPTION ADMISSIONS 2025

 

2 September 2024

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/

 2 October 2024

Open Evening – 5.00pm – 7.00pm

20 November 2024

Open Evening – 4.00pm – 6.00pm

 

15 January 2025

Liverpool Local authority closing date for applications (Common Application or Preference Form). Other local authorities may have a different closing date.

January – March 2025

Local authority coordinates admissions arrangements with schools to allocate places.

16 April 2025

Offer emails sent to parents by the local authority

 

 You can download the admissions policy for September 2025 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)

 


 

Year 7 2025 Admissions

We held our Open Event  on WEDNESDAY 11th SEPTEMBER 2024 and you can watch the Principal's welcome and information presentation below

 

 

Applications for Year 7 2025 admission should be made through Liverpool City Council or your own local authority and can be made from 2nd September 2024.

We have put together some key information to guide you through the admissions process. You can view it or download it 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 by following the link HERE

The closing date for applications for the music test will be 27 th September 2024. 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

Information about Liverpool College admissions can be found on the local authority’s admissions information here (primary entry) and here (secondary phase entry)

 

  


Sixth Form Entry FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 

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.

We enjoyed welcoming many visitors to our Open Evening on Wednesday 6th November.  If you were unable to come to that and wish to register your interest in our sixth form please CLICK THE LINK BELOW to submit your details.  We will post further details of the curriculum and minimum grade requirments very shortly here so please keep an eye open.

QR CODE FOR SIXTH FORM REGISTRATION

INTERNAL APPLICATIONS

Our own Year 11 pupils will have introduction assembly and attend Open Evening. They will be emailed a short survey which they will have until 30th November to complete.  We would then like them to be focused on their mocks. After the results of the mocks are issued, we will ask them to indicate their final subject choices for September and this survey will take place in March.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

We welcome interest from external applicants for Sixth Form places at Liverpool College. We will be holding an Open Evening on 6th November. 

Once you have registered your interest we will keep in touch with you through each step. We are always available to answer any questions you may have so don't hesitate to get in touch via email: 

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Good luck with your studies and preparation for your GCSEs. After the exams we will invite you to come in for some Taster Lessons in the subjects you are considering.

Please note that we do not hold individual discussions at this stage. On GCSE Results Day you will be invited in to have a discussion with a senior member of staff to confirm your subject choices and that you have met the minimum requirements.

 


BOARDING ADMISSIONS ENTRY SEPTEMBER 2025

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 (Mr Broekman) 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 (2024-2025) you will need to complete the 2024 - 2025 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 2025-2026. 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.

 

 


 

 

 

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