Admissions
Admissions Information for September 2025-2026
New Admissions to Reception Class for September 2025
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEPTION 2025 APPLICATIONS IS 15TH JANUARY 2025.
The Local Authority and Governors of Bishop Martin offer places for admission to Reception for children who have celebrated their fourth birthday by August 31st.
For September 2025 the Governors and LDST have agreed that Bishop Martin can exceed our Published Admission Number, which is currently set as 30, so this means in our reception class for September 2025 there will be two classes of 30.
School Tours
We are holding school tours for prospective parents for Reception class places for September 2025 on the following dates and times:-
The applications will need to be in school by 15th January 2025. Please make sure you have registered your 3 choices of schools online with the Local Authority prior to the closing date see link below:-
https://liverpool.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/how-to-apply/
You also need to complete our School Admissions Application Form 2025-2026 and return to school addressed to the Clerk of Governors. If you are applying via the Church Route you must send Part 2 of the application to your Minister/ Leader for them to complete and then your Minister / Leader will return Part 2 of your application back to school. The School Office will email you to confirm that your application is complete.
What are the admission arrangements for children with disabilities?
Children are admitted to Bishop Martin CE Primary school according to our admissions policy. The admission of pupils with disabilities is the same as those applied to pupils without disabilities. The school complies fully with the Equality Act 2010 and the School Admissions Code 2012 in relation to the arrangements for the admission of disabled pupils. Where the school is oversubscribed all children are admitted in accordance with the published oversubscription criteria. Where a child is disabled the school will make reasonable adjustments and provide auxiliary aids or services to ensure that no disabled child is placed at a substantial disadvantage compared to other pupils.
Parents of children with disabilities are advised to speak to us prior to admission to discuss any reasonable adjustments required so we can plan accordingly.
Oversubscription
In the event of over-subscription within any of the criteria (as specified in the Admissions Policy) than there are places available, distance from the child’s permanent home address to the main entrance of the school will be used to determine which child will be admitted. Those children living closest will be given preference.
Distance will be by straight line measurement using the Local Authority Computerised Measuring
System.
If two or more children live the SAME distance from the school and there is ONE place available,
then random allocation by the LOCAL AUTHORITY will be used to decide which child will be
admitted.
In Year Transfers (Year 1 to Year 6)
If you wish to apply for a year group other than Reception Class please complete the Bishop Martin Admissions Application Form below and email to the school email address [email protected]. Please ensure that you read the Admissions Policy before applying.
Where places are available for other year groups and applicants meet the criteria laid down in the school's Admission Policy, places will be offered upon approval by the Governing Body.
You are also required to contact the Liverpool City Council Admissions Team to complete their In Year Transfer form. They can be contacted on 0151 233 3006 for any advice you may require.
Y6 Applications for Transfer to Y7 Secondary School
Your child will have brought home the letter from Liverpool City Council (LCC) for all Liverpool residents regarding applying for a Secondary school place for your child. Please click on link to read the guide for Parents regarding the process from Y6 to Y7. The closing date for applications is 31st October 2024.
https://liverpool.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/how-to-apply/
For further information or to enquire about a place at our school please contact the school office on 0151 428 6295 or alternatively e-mail Debbie Pearce at [email protected]
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