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Application to Primary and Secondary School 2026


The application system is now live for applications to Reception and Year 7 in September 2026. To begin your application, click on the purple bar at the bottom of this page.

Secondary 2026 deadline for applications is 31st October 2025

Admission to Secondary 2026 Booklet

Primary 2026 deadline for applications is 15th January 2026

Admission to Primary 2026 Booklet

You can also check out the information on our School Admissions Webpage for further assistance.

If you live outside of Halton you need to apply through your home local authority.

Please note, if your child moves house after you have submitted the application, you must email us for advice and to inform us of the new address.

Do not proceed with an online application if you have already submitted a paper application form

Once admissions rounds have closed late applications can only be submitted via a paper application form

Phone: 0151 511 7271/8601

Email: schooladmissions@halton.gov.uk

Address: School Admissions, PO Box 317, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 9BZ

Please note: The School Admissions Team are only available by telephone and email during normal business hours, Monday to Friday and experience a high number of calls and emails during this time.

Select here to apply for a school place

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