Great Crosby Catholic Primary 01519248661 admin.greatcrosby@schools.sefton.gov.uk
The Northern Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 2RQ
Admissions
Nursery
Parents/carers are invited to apply for a place in the nursery at any point during the academic year (1st September – 31st August) in which their child reaches his/her second birthday. Nursery places are usually allocated in late March/April prior to the September intake.
The date of application will apply in the case of over-subscription.
In the downloads section there is a parental declaration form for universal entitlement for 3 and 4 year olds. This is a mandatory declaration for all parents/carers accessing Early Years education for their child.
The government provides funding for schools to help children from lower income families, called 'Pupil Premium'. There is also funding for children who are entitled to the Disability Living Allowance. Please read section 3 carefully, if you think you may be entitled to these.
In-Year Admissions and School Transfers
If you are new to the area or wish to transfer your child, please click on the green button below.
You are very welcome to come and see our school.
To book a visit, please contact the school office: admin.greatcrosby@schools.sefton.gov.uk Tel. 0151 924 8661
Reception
Applications for entry into Reception for September 2025 are now closed.
The closing date for applications was 15th January 2025.
The national primary offer day was 16th April 2025.
Applications for entry into Reception for September 2026 will open on 1st September 2025.
Please read our Admissions Criteria. If you have a baptismal certificate, then please complete the Supplementary Information Form and return it to school. If you do not have a baptismal certificate, then you will also need to complete the Archdiocesan Supplementary Faith Form.
Admission to primary school outside of normal age group including 'Summer Born' children
In Sefton, all schools provide for the admission of children in the September following their fourth birthday and most parents/carers are happy for their child to start school at this point. By law, a child is not required to start full time education until the child has reached compulsory school age. Most children will thrive if they are admitted into reception class aged four. However, some parents/carers may be concerned that their child is not ready for school at that age. The full policy is below in the downloads section. Click the green button to visit Sefton's webpage.
Appeals
Appeals for Catholic schools appeal the decision of the school’s Governing Body.
Appeal hearings are arranged by the Education Department of Liverpool Archdiocese.
If you wish to appeal a decision regarding the offer of a school place you will need to contact the Liverpool Archdiocese following this process:
- Submit your details using the online form (click/tap the image above), completing all requested fields.
- You will then receive via email a unique reference number.
- Save and use in your unique reference number in all your correspondence with us from that point.
- Your appeal is then heard by an independent appeal panel.
The Timetable:
Appeals for normal year of entry for Reception are arranged each year generally according to the following timetable. The dates may vary depending on whether the offer date falls on a weekend and may also differ slightly from those given by Sefton:
Primary offer date: 16 April
Appeals to be lodged by: 15 May
Appeals to be heard by: 17 July or as soon possible thereafter
Appeals will be heard as soon as reasonably practicable following the appeal deadline.
In-year Appeals
Appeals resulting from in-year admission applications will be heard on a date to be arranged within 30 school days of the appeal form being received by the Education Department at the archdiocese or as soon as possible.