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Knowsley Primary SchoolAdmissions

Information for Parents 2008 - 2009

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS BOOKLET IS IMPORTANT. IF YOU NEED ANYFURTHER HELP OR INFORMATION ON APPLYING FOR A PRIMARY SCHOOL PLACE PLEASECONTACT:

The Headteacher of the school

The Choice Adviser can assist you with admissions and other related information.Email [email protected] or telephone (0151) 443 3283 or 07919111285

The Admissions & Exclusions Team are happy to help with your enquiries. You can write in, telephoneor call into the office. If you would like to make an appointment, please telephone to makearrangements. The contact details are:

The Admissions & Exclusions TeamDirectorate of Children’s ServicesHuyton Hey RoadHuytonKnowsleyL36 5YH

Telephone: (0151) 443 3212 / 3299 / 3224

Email: [email protected]

Data Protection

As the Data Controller, Knowsley Borough Council processes personal data in accordance with the DataProtection Act 1998.

The information you provide on your admission application form will be used by the Directorate ofChildren’s Services and governing bodies of primary schools. They will apply the information to theirpublished admission policies in order to allocate school places for children.

Where there is a need to co-ordinate admission arrangements with neighbouring local authorities, pupildata may also be shared to ensure the efficient allocation of school places.

Information about your child may also be shared with Members of Parliament or Borough Councillors, if youhave asked them to act on your behalf.

THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED IN THIS BOOKLET IS APPLICABLE TO THE SCHOOL YEAR 2008-2009. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IS CORRECT AT THE TIME OFPUBLICATION. HOWEVER, PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE TO THE INFORMATION GIVENFOR THE 2008-2009 ACADEMIC YEAR OR SUBSEQUENT YEARS.

An application form is available on-line at www.knowsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions ora paper version is available on page 69 of this booklet.

Dear Parents and Carers

Deciding what school you would prefer your child to attend is a very importantdecision to make. It is important that you are aware of what you need to dowhen applying for a school place. I would urge you to read this bookletthoroughly and carefully as it sets out information to help you through theadmission process.

The booklet contains a list of all primary schools maintained by KnowsleyCouncil. Parents/carers are welcome to visit primary schools and areencouraged to make an appointment. In addition, each school publishes aprospectus where further detailed information is given about the school, its facilities and activities. Prospectuses are available free of charge from each school.

Knowsley offers parents the opportunity to apply for a reception class placeon-line. This means you can apply from your home internet-linked computeror in Knowsley libraries where there are staff to assist you. Do have a look at theKnowsley website which offers information on this and other Council services.

Knowsley Children’s Services have invested heavily over the years to ensure that our children get the very besteducation from the earliest age. The appointment of committed and experienced headteachers, teachers and supportstaff and the development of links between schools and the community, local industry and national organisationswhich support educational initiative and innovation have ensured success.

Our schools are committed to ensuring that all our young people have the opportunity to reach their potential,whatever their sex, race, religion or disability. All children have special abilities and it is our responsibility to developand direct them towards that potential.

Children who join our primary schools in 2008 will benefit from the exciting new developments in secondaryeducation in Knowsley. New learning centres are planned to open in 2009 and 2010 By the time the new receptionchildren move to secondary education, we expect the new centres to be beacons of good practice, using their firstclass facilities to maximise educational opportunities.

Finally, may I take this opportunity to assure you of the full support of Councillor Wright, Cabinet Member with leadresponsibility for Children’s Services, and of myself and my staff and to wish your child every success through his orher school career.

Damian AllenExecutive Director of Children’s Services

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PRIMARY SCHOOLADMISSIONS

Welcome

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Knowsley Choice Advice Service 3

Useful websites 4

Primary School Education 5

How to apply for a reception class place (including the on-line facility) 5

The Knowsley Coordinated Primary Admission Scheme 8

Frequently asked questions 11

Summary timetable of the admissions process 12

Applications to Knowsley junior schools 13

Map of Locations of Knowsley Schools 14

Key to map 15

School Details and Admission Policies 16

Community and Controlled Schools 18

Catholic and Church of England Schools (Voluntary Aided) 24

Appeal procedures 56

Mid-year applications and transfers 58

Admission to Secondary School 60

Special Schools 61

Other information 62

Support Services 62

School Attendance Service 62

Knowsley Area Support Teams 62

Financial Support 63

Home to School Transport 63

Free school meals 64

School clothing grants 64

School milk 64

Charging for school activities 64

Your child’s school lunch 65

School Admission Forum 65

Contact details for Education Authorities in other boroughs 66

Advice on completing the application form 67

The application form 69

Survey for parents/carers to complete 71

Contents

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www.knowsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions

What Do Choice Advisers Do?Choice Advice is about helping and supporting families including mothers, fathers, adults with caring responsibilityand children to make the best and most realistic choice of primary or secondary school. Choice Advisers adviseparents but will not decide for them. They act independently from the Local Authority.

Some examples of information which may be discussed are:

How the admissions system works

Admission policies for different types of schools

Oversubscription criteria

Special needs policy and provision - if applicable.

Choice Adviser Contact Details:

Yvonne Rowlands, Choice AdviserSunrise Centre, Huyton Church Road, Huyton, Knowsley L36 5SH

Telephone: (0151) 443 3283

Mobile: 07919 111 285

Email: [email protected]

The Choice Adviser has arranged some drop in visits at various venuesthroughout the borough during the application period. Details of times and dates are given below:

September (all sessions are 10am to 12pm)17th Sunrise Centre 26th Whiston Family Centre

18th Towerhill Resource Centre 27th Centre 63

20th Oak Tree Children’s Centre 28th Cherry Tree Children’s Centre

October (all sessions are 2.30pm - 4.30pm)2nd Oak Tree Children’s Centre 8th Cherry Tree Children’s Centre

4th Whiston Family Centre 9th Towerhill Resource Centre

5th Sunrise Centre 10th Centre 63

More dates may be added - please contact the Choice Adviser directly for further details.

Knowsley’s Choice Advice Service

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Useful Websites

Parents/Carers may find the following websites useful; they all provide excellent detailed information:

www.direct.gov.uk This is an excellent national website giving detailed information whichparents/carers may need when deciding which school/s to apply for.

www.schoolsfinder.direct.gov This website provides a search facility for primary and secondary schools. Ofsted information and access to school profiles can also be obtained.

www.parentscentre.gov.uk This is also a national website which provides helpful information and advice.Achievement and Attainment Tables (formerly known as performance tables) can also be accessed.

www.ofsted.gov.uk Ofsted reports can be obtained from this site.

www.myguide.gov.uk This website offers a free and easy to use email and web search facility forabsolute beginners. Parents/carers can create an email account from this site. An email account is necessary to make a Knowsley on-line application.

www.merseytravel.gov.uk This site offers parents/carers a journey planner. If you are unsure of bus routes tocertain schools and times, this will give a detailed route and map. When you logonto the site, at the top of the page you will see the words Merseyside JourneyPlanner, click on this and follow the on screen instructions.

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How to apply for a Knowsley primary school reception place forSeptember 2008If you want to give your child the best chance of obtaining a place at the primary school you prefer, please readthis booklet very carefully. Please take time to read the whole booklet.

General adviceIf your child’s fifth birthday falls on or between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009, they are eligible to startreception class of school in September 2008.

Parents/carers have a right to say which primary schools they would prefer their child to attend, but there is noguarantee that a place can be allocated at one of these preferences.

Remember! There is no automatic transfer from nursery to reception class and attending the nursery class of aschool does not guarantee that your child will get a place in the reception class of that school. If you want a placefor your child in the reception class of any Knowsley school, you must complete an application form.

Even if you put your child’s name on a school’s interested list some time ago - perhaps when they were as youngas one or two years old - you still need to make a formal application the year before your child starts school.

Parents/carers can apply on-line at www.knowsley.gov.uk/schooladmissionsor by completing the application form at the back of this booklet.

Any parent/carer who wishes to apply for a reception class place in a Knowsley primary school must useKnowsley Authority’s form, even if they live outside of Knowsley

Parents/carers should not name schools in other authorities on the Knowsley form - other authorities havetheir own application forms. Any preferences for schools in other authorities entered on the Knowsley formwill not be considered

You can name up to three Knowsley primary schools on the form, and should do so in ranked order namingthe school you want most as preference one. Please read the section on page 8 which explains howKnowsley’s coordinated scheme is applied.

The on-line application formKnowsley council offers an on-line service to parents who are applying for a school place for September 2008. Instead of completing a handwritten form and taking it to the primary school, parents may wish to complete theprimary admission form on-line. This means you would need access to a computer linked to the internet and acurrent email address. Internet access is available through any Knowsley Library, where library staff can help you set up an email address.

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Some of the benefits of applying on-line are:It’s quick and easy to use.

This service is normally available from home 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

There is no risk that the application will be lost in the post.

The system guides you through the application and alerts you if any errors have been made.

You will receive an email confirmation that your application has been received.

You can change your application up to the closing date - Friday 30 November 2007.

The same day the allocation letters are posted (no later than Monday 25 February 2008), you should receivean email with the results of your application (providing that your email address has not changed).

Completing the on-line application formAccess the internet on your computer in the normal way or via a Knowsley Library (free of charge).

Type in the Knowsley Council website address www.knowsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions - this will take youto the website which enables you to complete an admissions form.

The form will be available to complete on-line from early September 2007 to Friday 30 November 2007.

There are instructions on the page to tell you what to do. You will need to click on ‘create an account’ and type in your login details.

You will be asked for the same information as on the paper form.

Once you have completed the form by following the instructions on the screen, you send the form by clickingon the ‘submit application’ button.

You will receive confirmation of your form being received by an email being sent to you - if you do notreceive confirmation, please contact (0151) 443 3212.

Please note that if you are submitting additional information, this has to be sent in by post and receivedwithin five school days. If you are submitting additional information, please make sure your child’s name anddate of birth are clearly stated at the top of each page. The information should be returned to: The Admissions & Exclusions Team, Directorate of Children’s Services, Huyton Hey Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 5YH.

Offers will be subject to the correct documentation being made available where required, for example birthcertificate, proof of address, baptism certificate.

If you are applying after the closing date of Friday 30 November 2007, the website link will be closed. Please complete a paper form from the booklet.

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PLEASE KEEP THIS SAFEThis space has been provided for you to keep a note of your login (email address) and password details in caseyou need to make a change to your application.

Email address Password

Making changes to your on-line application afteryou have submitted itIf you decide that you would like to make a change to your on-lineapplication after submitting it, you will need your email address andpassword details.

Type in the website address www.knowsley.gov.uk/schooladmissionsand click on ‘login’. You will be asked for both your email address andpassword. Enter these details and then click ‘submit’. You are now able tomake any changes. To add an additional preference you will need toclick on ‘view details’ in the second box, then click on ‘add preference’,you can now add another school.

When you are happy with your alterations please submit yourapplication. This will take you to a screen showing your applicationdetails. You can print this screen if you wish to keep a copy for yourrecords. You MUST scroll to the bottom of the page and click ‘submitapplication’. The next screen will tell you that your application has beensubmitted successfully.

Forgotten your password

If you have not written your password in the space provided and you can’t remember it, click on ‘list password’, typein your email address and click ‘next’. You will receive a message to your email address with your password details -please allow a few minutes to receive the email as there may be a slight delay. Alternatively, contact Julie or Jennie on(0151) 443 3212.

Completing the paper application formDetailed guidance notes on completing the application form can be found at the back of this booklet on page 67, before the application form itself.

If you complete the paper application form at the back of this booklet, you should return it to the Knowsleyprimary school that you have named as your first preference. You should also take your child’s birthcertificate, proof of home address and any other documentation the school request.

You will be given a receipt - keep it safe.

The closing date for applications is Friday 30 November 2007. We strongly advise that you return your formon time. Please do not be late as this could result in you missing the place that you want.

Supplementary information and additional formsIt is the responsibility of the parent/carer to ensure that all relevant information is provided with theirapplication. If parents/carers are unsure what is required, they should check with the Admissions Team orthe individual school.

There is a section on the application form where you can, if you wish, give reasons for your preferences.

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If you wish to submit further information, please ensure additional papers are secured to the mainapplication form and your child’s name is clearly marked at the top of each page. For on-line applications see page 6 for how to submit additional information.

Some of Knowsley’s voluntary aided schools may require extra information which is not requested on themain application form - this is because the admission policies for these schools include criteria on religiouscommitment. Parents/carers may have to complete a supplementary form, supply a letter from a minister ofreligion or provide a baptism certificate.

All of Knowsley’s Church of England schools (with the exception of Kirkby CofE) require parents to complete asupplementary form. These forms should be obtained from and returned directly to the individual school.Please note: these forms should be completed in addition to the Knowsley application form.

The Knowsley coordinated equal preference admission schemeKnowsley Council has agreed a coordinated ‘equal preference’ admission scheme for reception admission to the 53 primary and infant schools in the borough.

What is an equal preference scheme?The equal preference scheme is a framework for all admissions procedures. All Authorities now use similar equalpreference schemes, (Knowsley used to have a first preference scheme, but this has changed). The advantage of thenew scheme is that all your school preferences are considered at the same time.

How does an equal preference system work?When parents/carers apply for a place, they can list up to three schools on the application form. The school that isnamed as the highest preference would normally be the one that parents/carers really want.

For example:

1. Brownfield School - this is the school you want most

2. Greenfield School

3. Bluefield School

The admission policy for each school is applied to the child’s application along with all the other applications for thesame school. At this point, it doesn’t matter whether the school has been listed as preference 1, 2 or 3 - that is notconsidered. All applicants for a particular school are put into order according to the school’s oversubscriptioncriteria/admission policy. The school fills its places, taking those at the top of the list first. Knowsley authority willreceive the results for each school - the answer for each child will either be yes, a place is available or no, the child’sname is placed on the waiting list.

If more than one school can offer a place, then and only then will the order of the preferences be considered. Only one school offer will be given - the highest of those able to offer a place. If all three schools can offer a place,you will be offered your top preference. Sometimes not all schools can offer a place:

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For example:

1. Brownfield School No

2. Greenfield School Yes

3. Bluefield School Yes

In this case, the child’s name will be placed on the waiting list for Brownfield School. An offer will be made ofGreenfield School - the highest available. The place at Bluefield will be offered to someone else.

If your child cannot be offered a place in any of the schools you have named as a preference, the Local Authority willnormally offer Knowsley resident children an alternative place in the nearest community or voluntary controlledschool to the home address with available places. There is also the option of looking at other Knowsley schools thathave places available. In addition, you do have the right to appeal against the decision to refuse a place at any school (for further information on appeals see page 56). Sometimes there is movement from parents/carers refusing a place at a school; places can then be re-allocated from the waiting lists, so it may not always be necessaryto go to appeal.

Naming preferencesPlease do not name the same school more than once - this will not increase your chances of a place.

Most Knowsley primary schools will be able to offer places to everyone who applies. However, if you areapplying to the small number of schools which normally receive more applications than they have placesavailable, it is wise to name more than one preference so that your child can be considered for a place inother schools. Naming more than one preference will not disadvantage you during the allocation process in any way.

If you decide to apply for a school that is often oversubscribed, look carefully at the admission policy and seewhat criteria your child would come under. Talk to the school or the Admissions Team about how placeswere allocated in previous years.

No-one can guarantee in advance which schools will be oversubscribed.

Waiting listsIf a place is refused because the school is oversubscribed and other children have a higher priority for aplace, your child’s name will be placed on the waiting list. Waiting lists are ordered according to the relevantoversubscription criteria (admission policy). If a place becomes available, it will be refilled from the waitinglist strictly in priority order. Parents/carers should be aware that their child’s place on the waiting list canchange, both up and down, according to the movement of other applicants.

The formal waiting list will remain open for three weeks into the autumn term. After the closure of theformal waiting list, parents/carers need to contact the Admissions Team or the school if they still wish to beconsidered for a place.

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Letters offering school placesThe authority will send the offer letters on behalf of all Knowsley schools.

All initial offer letters will be posted no later than Monday 25 February 2008.

Applicants who have applied online will receive an email with the result of their application no later thanMonday 25 February 2008 (a letter will also be sent by post).

Where applicants have been refused a place at a Knowsley school of a higher preference than the one offered,they will be told of their right of appeal. Appeals against the decision of the admission authority by parentscan be made to an independent appeal panel and will be heard during the summer term.

It is expected that there will be some movement after the initial allocation date.

Please note: No information regarding the allocation of places will be given out to applicants prior to letters beingsent out. All letters are sent out second class. Applicants should also note that the result of the application will notbe given over the telephone unless it is clear that the applicant has not received their letter after allowing time forthe letter to arrive.

Change of preferenceFollowing the closing date of Friday 30 November 2007, the Authority will normally only accept a change ofpreference during the allocation period (i.e. until the date initial offer letters are posted in February) if thereare substantial reasons, such as a house move. Satisfactory evidence of change of circumstances must beprovided, for example, proof of exchange of contracts. If the request is received very close to the allocationdate, it may not be possible to make any changes.

After the initial allocation letters have been sent, parents who wish to change their preference can do so by making a new application. Where a place is available it will be offered. If no place is available, the child’s name will be added to the waiting list with priority according to the oversubscription criteria(admission policy).

Please note: As the new application will replace the original school preferences, any applicant who wishes toremain on the waiting list for a school they have been refused must name that school on the new application form.

Late applicationsApplications after the closing date of Friday 30 November 2007 should be taken to the school named as firstpreference or directly to the Admissions Team.

Parents/carers will not be able to make a late application online as the facility is not available after the closingdate. A paper form must be completed.

Late applications received following the closing date but in time for the initial allocation will be includedwhere practicable. However, as the exact date of allocation cannot be predicted, parents/carers have noguarantee that any application received after the closing date will be included. Only where the admissionauthority accepts there are exceptional circumstances (for example a family moving into the area) will anexception be made. In such circumstances, documentary evidence will be required for example proof ofexchange of contracts.

Where applications are received after initial offer letters have been sent, they will be considered as and whenthey are submitted. Where a Knowsley school is already full, names will be added to the waiting list withpriority given according to the oversubscription criteria.

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Definition of home addressThe address given must be where the pupil normally lives duringthe school week. If a child moves between two addresses, thehousehold in receipt of child benefit would normally be theaddress taken. It may be necessary for the Admissions Team tocarry out checks to confirm that addresses given are genuine.You may, therefore, be asked to produce further documentaryevidence of your child’s address. Please do not give achildminder’s address.

You must notify the admissions team immediately of any change of address. Supporting documentary evidence may be requested.

Withdrawal of an offer of a school placeKnowsley Local Authority will normally withdraw a school place where false information has been used to secure an offer.The authority reserves the right to make investigations and mayrequire evidence to confirm any information.

Frequently asked questionsDoes my child have to start in September?

Usually, your child would start school in the September. If it is agreed that your child will start later, the place isreserved for your child. By law, children do not need to start school until the term following their fifth birthday butplaces will not be reserved later than the school year for which the application was made. You need to discuss suchmatters with the school as arrangements are made at school level.

Are there limits to infant class sizes?

By law, no infant class should have more than 30 pupils. There are some very limited exceptions. This applies to allKnowsley primary schools.

What is an admission policy?

An admission policy is used to decide which children will have priority for places – but only if the school receivesmore applications than the number of places available. There is one admission policy for all community andvoluntary controlled schools (see page 17). Voluntary Aided schools each have their own individual policy (see pages 24 to 55).

What is an admission number?

This is the number of places available in the reception class. In many schools, the admission number is 30 or amultiple of 30. This is because it is against the law to have a teaching group of more than 30 children where there isonly one qualified teacher. Once the admission number has been reached, the school cannot admit more pupils.

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I am planning to move house, what should I do?

If you have already completed an application form, you should contact the Admissions Team with details of your newaddress and date of move to ensure that any letters do not go astray. If allocations have not been completed, yourapplication will usually be considered from the new address – but proof of the new address will be needed, forexample, signed tenancy agreement/exchange of contracts.

Summary timetable for admission to primary school in Knowsley forthe school year 2008/09The arrangements for the admission of pupils to primary schools in September 2008 will, as far as possible, followthe timetable below:

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Early September 2007 Booklets including preference forms available from primary schools,one stop shops, libraries and the Admissions Team. Online applicationavailable on Knowsley Council website atwww.knowsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions

No later than 30 November 2007 Completed application forms to be returned to the primary schoolstated as first preference or submitted via online facility. The onlineapplication can not be used after the closing date

No later than 25 February 2008 Parents/carers are informed by letter from the Local Authority of theallocated primary school. If an online application was submitted, anemail will give you the result of the reception place offer

April 2008 onwards Appeals process

September 2008 Admission to schools

24 September 2008 Formal waiting list closes

Applications to Knowsley Junior SchoolsThere are two junior schools in the borough - St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Junior School and St Dominic’s CatholicJunior School. The procedures for admission to these schools are as follows:

St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Junior SchoolParents/carers of children in year 2 of the infant school must officially apply for a place in the junior school duringthe primary application period (28 September 2007 to 30 November 2007) and should do so using the primaryapplication form that can be found at the back of this booklet or online at www.knowsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions

A high priority for admission is given to children in the linked infant school (see page 44 for details of the oversubscription policy).

Parents/carers of children who do not currently attend the infant school may also apply using the same procedures.

Allocation letters will be sent to parents as soon as possible following the closing date.

St Dominic’s Catholic Junior SchoolThis school operates in federation with St Dominic’s Infant School. This means that St Dominic’s infant pupils willtransfer to the junior school of right and do not need to complete a formal application form.

Parents/carers of children who do not currently attend the infant school may also apply for a place using the primaryapplication form between 28 September 2007 and 30 November 2007. If necessary, the oversubscription policy willbe applied to decide which children will be offered places (see page 39).

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Locations of Knowsley Schools

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KirkbySaints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary (pg 29)Ravenscroft Primary (pg 19)Eastcroft Park Primary (pg 18)Overdale Primary (pg 19)Westvale Primary (pg 20)Holy Angels Catholic Primary (pg 25) Millbrook Primary (pg 19)Kirkby CE Primary (pg 18)St Marie’s Catholic Primary (pg 28) Simonswood Primary (pg 19)St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary (pg 26) St Laurence’s Catholic Primary (pg 27)Park Brow Primary (pg 19)Cherryfield Primary (pg 18)

Huyton and Knowsley VillageSt John Fisher Catholic Primary (pg 41) Knowsley Village Primary (pg 20)Nine Tree Primary (pg 21)St Albert’s Catholic Primary (pg 33) St Brigid’s Catholic Primary (pg 36)Brookside Primary (pg 20)St Dominic’s Catholic Infant (pg 38) St Dominic’s Catholic Junior (pg 39)Longview Primary (pg 21)St Columba’s Catholic Primary (pg 37) Park View Primary (pg 21)St Aloysius Catholic Primary (pg 34) St Joseph’s Catholic Primary (pg 42)St Aidan’s Catholic Primary (pg 32)St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Junior (pg 44)St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Infants (pg 43)Roby Park Primary (pg 22)Huyton with Roby CE Primary (pg 30)Mosscroft Primary (pg 21)Malvern Primary (pg 21)St Gabriel’s CE Primary (pg 40)Blacklow Brow Primary (pg 20)St Anne’s Catholic Primary (pg 35)The Sylvester Primary (pg 22)St Agnes Catholic Primary (pg 31)

Prescot, Whiston and CrontonOur Lady’s Catholic Primary (pg 47)Evelyn Primary (pg 22)Prescot Primary (pg 23)St Mary and St Paul’s CE Primary (pg 50)St Luke’s Catholic Primary (pg 49)Whiston Willis Primary (pg 23)

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Information, contact details and admission policies

All 55 Knowsley primary schools are mixed - taking both boys and girls - and admit pupils from 4-11 years, except forthe infant (4-7 years) and junior schools (7-11 years).

Schools are given in two lists, as different admission policies apply:

Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools (includes Kirkby CofE) - the local authority set and apply theadmission policy (oversubscription criteria)

Voluntary Aided Schools (Catholic and Church of England schools) - the governors of each school set andapply the admission policy (oversubscription criteria)

Each school has an admission number - this is the number of places available for reception class. The admissionnumber for each Knowsley primary school can be found with the individual school details.

Remember: The policy is only used if there are more applicants than places - otherwise everyone gets a place.

An asterisk (*) by the school name indicates the school has a nursery class. For more information about nurseryeducation please request a copy of the Nursery Admissions Booklet from the Admissions Team (0151) 443 3212or Sure Start 0800 085 2022.

Indicated admission limitsWhen setting the admission numbers for community and controlled schools, the Local Authority has taken intoaccount the indicated admission limit for each school - a suggested admission number based on the teaching spacein the school. In a number of cases, the admission number has been set at a lower lever than the indicatedadmissions limit. This is generally to comply with infant class size requirements that there should be no more than30 pupils in one teaching group. For example, where the indicated admission limit is 32, an admission number of 30has been agreed. Similarly, the governors of voluntary aided schools have set their admission numbers to ensurethey comply with class size rules.

Pupils with statements of special educational needA statement of Special Educational Need (SEN) is a document which states the needs and provision to be made forpupils who have more needs than the average pupil. Where a pupil has a statement of SEN and the authority havenamed a particular school as provision, the child must normally be admitted. Where such pupils are known about atthe time of the annual allocation procedures for community and voluntary controlled schools, they will be placedwithin the admission number, with priority over all others.

School Details andAdmission Policies

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Community / controlled Voluntary aidedpage page

Kirkby primary schools 18-20 25-29

Huyton and Knowsley Village primary schools 20-22 30-44

Prescot, Whiston and Cronton primary schools 22-23 45-50

Halewood primary schools 23 51-55

Admission policy (oversubscription criteria) for Knowsleycommunity and voluntary controlled primary schoolsIf there are more applicants than the number of places available in a particular school, then the school is deemed tobe oversubscribed.

The following criteria will be applied in strict priority order to decide how places will be allocated in Knowsleycommunity and voluntary controlled primary schools:

1. Children in Care

2. Children for whom the Council accepts there are exceptionally strong medical or welfare reasons foradmission (see note 1)

3. Children with a brother or sister already attending the preferred school (see note 2)

4. Remaining places are allocated by measuring the distance from the child’s home to school in a straight line(‘as the crow flies’). Those nearest the school have priority (see note 3)

Notes:

1. Strong supporting written evidence from an appropriate professional, e.g. a medical consultant, is normallyrequired for consideration as an exceptional case. The evidence must be directly relevant to admission tothe school concerned, clarify why admission to this school is essential and state the difficulties in attendinganother school. Evidence must be submitted with the application form (for those who apply online thisevidence should follow by post). Parents should note the exceptional nature of cases accepted.

2. The brother or sister must still be on the school roll at the time of transfer (September 2008). ‘Brother orsister’ includes half/step brothers and sisters as well as fostered and adopted children, who will normally beliving at the same address. This does not include cousins or other family relationships.

3. i. Please note that proof of address will be requested at the time of application. (Those applying online will be required to submit it at a later stage). This is the address where the child normally lives - a childminder’s, other relative’s address etc will not be accepted.

ii. The authority uses a computerised geographical information system that carries out measurements using coordinate points.

Tie-break:If there are more applicants than places within any of criteria 1 to 3, the distance from home to school clause will beused as a ‘tie-break’.

There may be rare cases where, due to twins or triplets etc in the same house, the distance tie-break does not assist.In an infant class, where to admit another pupil would have implications for the class size limit of 30, the parent/carerwill be given the option of places in another school or nominating a child(ren) to take up the available place(s).

Note:

Applicants who have a disability will be considered no less favourably than other candidates in the allocation ofplaces. Schools will make reasonable adjustments to ensure that pupils with disabilities are not at a substantialdisadvantage. However, when deciding on a preference, parents/carers should note that the school is not requiredto provide auxiliary aids and services or to make physical adaptations to buildings.

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Knowsley community and voluntary controlled primary schoolsThe Local Authority is responsible for admissions. All the schools listed in this section use the authority’sadmission policy as stated on page 17. All schools are community schools unless stated otherwise.

Please be aware that information about the allocation for September 2007 admission relates to a first preferencesystem. For September 2008 admission the allocation will be carried out according to an equal preference system, so all applicants will be included in the initial allocation of places (see page 8 for further information about how anequal preference system works).

KirkbyCherryfield* Admission No. Sept. 2008 40Rockford Avenue Headteacher Mr S DixonKirkby Telephone (0151) 546 4780L32 3YE No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 223

Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 40 No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 22 Total no. of applications received (all preferences): 44Places were available for all who required them.

Eastcroft Park* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Hollinghurst Road Headteacher Miss J WitheyKirkby Telephone (0151) 477 8210L33 1EB No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 228


Kirkby CofE (Controlled)* Admission No. Sept. 2008 35Hall Lane Headteacher Miss M HindmarshKirkby Telephone (0151) 477 8510L32 1TZ No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 238

Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 35No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 45 (35 offered places)Places were allocated as follows: Children with a sibling in school 17Distance 18The last child to be admitted lived 0.988 miles from school measured in a straight line (‘as the crow flies’)Total no. of applications received (all preferences): 97

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Millbrook* Admission No. Sept. 2008 40Kirkby Row Headteacher Ms J MaloneyWestvale Kirkby Telephone (0151) 477 8160L32 OTG No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 255


Overdale* Admission No. Sept. 2008 40Roughwood Drive Headteacher Miss J SmithKirkby Telephone (0151) 477 8180L33 9UW No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 228


Park Brow* Admission No. Sept. 2008 40Broad Lane Headteacher Miss V RobertsSouthdene Kirkby Telephone (0151) 477 8540L32 6QH No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 236


Ravenscroft* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Ebony Way Headteacher Miss J HegartyTower Hill Kirkby Telephone (0151) 477 8290L33 1XT No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 199


Simonswood* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Westhead Avenue Headteacher Mr P NewtonNorthwood Kirkby Telephone (0151) 477 8420L33 OXN No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 184


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Westvale* Admission No. Sept. 2008 40Melverley Road Headteacher Mrs G HollandWestvale Kirkby Telephone (0151) 477 8470L32 ORQ No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 239


Huyton and Knowsley VillageBlacklow Brow* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Tarbock Road Headteacher Mrs S WalmsleyHuyton Telephone (0151) 477 8010L36 5XW No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 206

Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 30 No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 26 This school did become oversubscribed with late applications.Total no. of applications received (all preferences): 63

Brookside* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Waterpark Drive Headteacher Mrs K EvansStockbridge Village Telephone (0151) 489 4906L28 3QA No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 174


Knowsley Village* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Sugar Lane Headteacher Mrs S ShieldsKnowsley Telephone (0151) 289 5349L34 OER No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 133


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Longview* Admission No. Sept. 2008 60Astley Road Headteacher Mr K SkinnerHuyton Telephone (0151) 477 8240L36 8DB No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 313


Malvern* Admission No. Sept. 2008 60Willoughby Road Headteacher Mrs A ClarkHuyton from date to be confirmed Mrs J PeachL14 6XA Telephone (0151) 477 8230

No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 334


Mosscroft* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Bedford Close Headteacher Mrs J AlbertinaHuyton Telephone (0151) 477 8190L36 1XH No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 164


Nine Tree* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Hollow Croft Acting Headteacher Mr S BlackburnStockbridge Village Telephone (0151) 489 8044L28 4ED No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 105


Park View* Admission No. Sept. 2008 45Twig Lane Headteacher Mr J ShawHuyton Telephone (0151) 477 8120/1L36 2LL No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 288

Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 45No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 21 Total no. of applications received (all preferences): 63Places were available for all who required them.

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Roby Park* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Easton Road Headteacher Mr E CohenHuyton Telephone (0151) 477 8340L36 4NY No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 23


The Sylvester* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30St John’s Road Headteacher Mr J ManningHuyton Telephone (0151) 477 8320L36 0UX No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 286


Prescot, Whiston and CrontonEvelyn* Admission No. Sept. 2008 35Evelyn Avenue Headteacher Mrs C ArnoldPrescot Telephone (0151) 477 8570L34 2SP No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 240

Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 35 No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 41 (35 offered places)Places were allocated as follows: Children with a sibling in school 9Distance 26The last child to be admitted lived 0.726 miles from school measured in a straight line (‘as the crow flies’).Due to subsequent movement, places were eventuallyavailable for all who required them.Total no. of applications received (all preferences): 82

Halsnead* Admission No. Sept. 2008 60Pennywood Drive Headteacher Miss A AbdousWhiston Telephone (0151) 477 8130L35 3TT No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 384

Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 60 No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 58 Total no. of applications received (all preferences): 90

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Prescot* Admission No. Sept 2008 60Maryville Road Headteacher Mrs C CarsonPrescot Telephone (0151) 477 8200L34 2TA No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 364


Whiston Willis* Admission No. Sept. 2008 40Milton Avenue Headteacher Mrs E MaloneyWhiston/Prescot Telephone (0151) 477 8270L35 2XY No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 295


HalewoodGreengates* Admission No. Sept. 2008 40Leathers Lane Headteacher Mrs A JohnstonHalewood Telephone (0151) 288 8900L26 1XQ No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 179

Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 40 No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 15 (all offered places)Total no. of applications received (all preferences): 34Places were available for all who required them.

Plantation* Admission No. Sept. 2008 90Hollies Road Headteacher Mr M StoreyHalewood Telephone (0151) 487 5678L26 0TH No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 500

Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 90 No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 62 (all offered places)Total no. of applications received (all preferences): 119Places were available for all who required them.

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Knowsley voluntary aided primary schoolsThe schools listed in this section are either Catholic or Church of England primary schools. Each school has anindividual admission policy which is the responsibility of the school governors. A summary of each policy isgiven below, but parents can obtain full details from the individual schools.

The Governing Bodies of the schools listed in this section have agreed to follow the local authority’s coordinatedscheme for admission to primary school.

Please be aware that information about the allocation for September 2007 admission relates to a first preferencesystem. For September 2008 admission the allocation will be carried out according to an equal preference system, so all applicants will be included in the initial allocation (see page 8 for further information about how an equalpreference system works).

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KirkbyHoly Angels Catholic Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 60Sidney Powell Avenue Headteacher Ms A CoffeyKirkby Telephone (0151) 477 8400L32 0TP No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 347

Main section of 2008 admission policy (over-subscription criteria):

1. Baptised Catholic looked after children.

2. Baptised Catholic children living in the parishes of Holy Angels, St Michael’s and St Kentigen’s.

3. Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the sameaddress and are part of the same family unit.

4. Baptised Catholic children from other Catholic parishes.

5. Looked after children who are other than Catholic.

6. Children who are other than Catholic who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission.This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the sameaddress and are part of the same family unit.

7. Children who are baptised in other Christian denominations. Proof of Baptism in the form of a baptismalcertificate is required.

8. Children of other faiths. An appropriate minister of religion would need to confirm in writing that the applicantis a member of their faith group. (Please attach to your application form a statement from your faith leader tosay you are a member of the faith. This should be submitted at the same time as the form).

9. Children whose parents express a preference for a place at the school.

In the event of any over-subscription in the number of applications made under any of the categories above, then theadmissions committee will offer places first to children living nearest to the school. The distance is measured in astraight line from school to home. This is done using the local authority computerised measuring system using coordinate points.

Proof of birth date in the form of a birth certificate and proof of baptism in the form of a baptismal certificate is required (unless baptised in the parishes of Holy Angels and St Michael’s). Evidence of home address can also be requested.

Note:

The Governing Body reserve the right to admit children with proven and exceptional medical and social needs whereadmission to the school might best help satisfy those exceptional needs, providing that such application is submittedwith appropriate evidence or reports from a doctor or social worker. Any applicants agreed to fall under thiscategory would be admitted after the appropriate group of looked after children, Catholic or other than Catholic.


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St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Bewley Drive Headteacher Miss C GordonSouthdene Kirkby Telephone (0151) 477 8173L32 9PF No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 187



2. Baptised Catholic children living in the former parish of St Joseph the Worker or part of Holy Name parish,Fazakerley covered by Knowsley Local Authority.

3. Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or a sister at the school at the time of likely admission. This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the sameaddress and are part of the same family unit.

4. Baptised Catholic children living in the present new parish of St Joseph and St Laurence.



7. Children who are other than Catholic who have a brother or a sister at the school at the time of likely admission.This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the sameaddress and are part of the same family unit.





Proof of birth date in the form of a birth certificate and proof of baptism in the form of a baptismal certificate isrequired (unless baptised in the parish of St Joseph the Worker). Evidence of home address can also be requested.

Note:


Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 30 No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 24 This school did become oversubscribed with late applications.Total no. of applications received (all preferences): 67Places were available for all who required them.

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St Laurence’s Catholic Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 50Leeside Avenue Headteacher Mr P CroninSouthdene Kirkby Telephone (0151) 546 4733L32 9QX No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 349



2. Baptised Catholic children living in the former parish of St Laurence.

3. Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters, and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the sameaddress and are part of the same family unit.

4. Baptised Catholic children living in the former parish of St Joseph’s.



7. Children who are other than Catholic who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission.This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters, and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the sameaddress and are part of the same family unit.





Proof of birth date in the form of a birth certificate and proof of baptism in the form of a baptismal certificate isrequired (unless baptised in the parish of St Laurence). Evidence of home address can also be requested.

Note:


Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 50 No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 58 (50 offered places)Places were allocated as follows: Baptised Catholic children living in the parish 27Baptised Catholic children with sibling in school 16Baptised Catholic Children from other parishes* 7* The distance tiebreak was applied within this criterion. The last child to be admitted lived 0.542 miles from school measured in a straight line (‘as the crow flies’).Total no. of applications received (all preferences): 111

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St Marie’s Catholic Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 40Bigdale Drive Headteacher Ms P CooneyNorthwood Kirkby Telephone (0151) 477 8480L33 6XL No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 187



2. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Mary, Mother of God.

3. Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or a sister at the school at the time of likely admission. This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters, and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the sameaddress and are part of the same family unit.



6. Children who are other than Catholic who have a brother or a sister at the school at the time of likely admission.This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters, and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the sameaddress and are part of the same family unit.





Proof of birth date in the form of a birth certificate and proof of baptism in the form of a baptismal certificate isrequired. Evidence of home address can also be requested.

Note:



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Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 45Moorfield Headteacher Mr J WhiteTower Hill Kirkby Telephone (0151) 548 6890L33 1DZ No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 258



2. Baptised Catholic children living in the Parish of Saints Peter and Paul.










Note:



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Huyton and Knowsley VillageHuyton with Roby Church of England Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 60Rupert Road Headteacher Mr M CooperHuyton Telephone (0151) 477 8460L36 9TF No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 423


1. Looked after children.

2. Children whose parents worship frequently at St Michael’s Church, Huyton, St Bartholomew’s Church, Roby orTrinity Church Huyton (see note 1).

3. Children whose parents worship frequently at other Christian churches (see note 1).

4. Children who will have an older brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission. This includes full, half or step brothers and sisters, foster brothers or sisters and children who are living at thesame address and are part of the same family unit.

5. Children living the shortest distance from the school. This will be measured in a straight line from home toschool using the local authority’s computerised geographical information system.

Where it is necessary to distinguish between applicants within any of categories 1 to 4, the distance from home toschool will be used as a tie-break.

Notes:

1. Frequent attendance is taken to mean a minimum of fortnightly attendance at church or public worship for atleast the year prior to 1st September in the year before admission to school. Evidence of infant baptism ordedication of the child and of frequent attendance of parent(s) or guardian(s) must be provided by a member ofthe clergy or other designated church officer on the form provided by the school.

2. Governors reserve the right to admit children with proven and exceptional medical and social needs, providingthat such application is submitted with appropriate reports from a doctor, psychologist or social worker. Such evidence must set out the particular reasons why the school is the most suitable for the child and thedifficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Children in this category will beconsidered after looked after children have been allocated places.

Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 60 No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 62(60 offered places)Places were allocated as follows:Regular worshipers at St Michaels or St Bartholomew’s 7Children with sibling in school 23Distance* 30* The distance tiebreak was applied within this criterion.The last child to be admitted lived 1.340 miles from school measured in a straight line (‘as the crow flies’).Total no. of applications received (all preferences): 99

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St Agnes Catholic Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30St John’s Road Headteacher Mr P SherryHuyton Telephone (0151) 477 8530L36 OUX No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 125



2. Baptised Catholic children living in the Parish of St Agnes.








In the event of any over-subscription in the number of applications made under any of the above categories then theAdmissions Committee will offer places first to children living nearest to the school measured by the shortestwalking distance using public highways.


Note:



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St Aidan’s Catholic Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Adswood Road Headteacher Miss M KennewayHuyton Telephone (0151) 477 8370L36 7XR No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 176



2. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Aidan on the Brookhouse side of Huyton Lane.

3. Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or a sister already on roll in the school and who will still be on rollat the time of admission of the applicant. This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters and foster brothersand sisters who are living at the same address and are part of the same family unit.









Note:



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St Albert’s Catholic Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Steers Croft Headteacher Mr K MahoneyStockbridge Village Telephone (0151) 477 8560L28 8AJ No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 183



2. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Albert’s.

3. Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. This includes full, half or step brothers and sisters, foster brothers and sisters and children who are living at thesame address and are part of the same family unit.

4. Baptised Catholic children from other Catholic Parishes.


6. Children who are other than Catholic who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission.This includes full, half or step brothers and sisters, foster brothers and sisters and children who are living at thesame address and are part of the same family unit.

7. Children who are baptised in other Christian denominations. Proof of baptism in the form of baptismalcertificate is required.

8. Children of other faiths. An appropriate minister of religion would need to confirm in writing that the applicant isa member of their faith group. (Please attach to your application form a statement from your church leader tosay you are a member of the faith. This should be submitted at the same time as the form).



For all Catholic applicants proof of baptism in the form of a baptism certificate is required.

Proof of birth date and home address is required for all applicants.

Note:



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St Aloysius Catholic Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Twig Lane Headteacher Mrs B BasnettHuyton Telephone (0151) 477 8110L36 2LF No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 266


1. Baptised Catholic children in public care.

2. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Aloysius who have a brother or sister in the school at thelikely time of admission. This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters, and foster brothers and sisters whoare living at the same address and are part of the same family unit.

3. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Aloysius.

4. Baptised Catholic children living in other Catholic parishes who have a brother or sister in the school at the timeof likely admission. This includes full, half or step brothers and sisters, and foster brothers and sisters who areliving at the same address and are part of the same family unit.

5. Baptised Catholic children living in other parishes.

6. Children in public care who are other than Catholic.

7. Children who are other than Catholic who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of likely admission.This includes full, half or step brothers and sisters, and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the sameaddress and are part of the same family unit.

8. Children who are baptised in other Christian denominations. Proof of baptism in the form of a baptismalcertificate is required.

9. Children of other faiths. An appropriate minister of religion would need to confirm in writing that the applicantis a member of their faith group. (Please attach to your application form a statement from your church leader tosay you are a member of the faith. This should be submitted at the same time as the form).


In the event of any over-subscription in the number of applications made under any of the categories above, then theadmissions committee will offer places first to children living nearest to the school. The distance is measured in astraight line from school to home. This is done using the local authority computerised measuring system using coordinate points. Where distance does not assist as a tie-break because of twins/triplets etc. the parent/carer willbe offered the opportunity to allocate a place to one of the children.


Note:


Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 30 No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 29 This school did become oversubscribed with lateapplicationsTotal no. of applications received (all preferences): 73

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St Anne’s Catholic Primary Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Marina Crescent Headteacher Mrs M KeatingHuyton Telephone (0151) 477 8260L36 5XL No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 203



2. Baptised Catholic children who live in the parish of St Agnes and have a brother or sister already in St Anne’sschool at the time of the reception child’s admission. This includes full, half, or step brothers and sisters, andfoster brothers and sisters who are living at the same address and who are part of the same family unit.

3. Baptised Catholic children who live in the parish of St Agnes.

4. Other baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister already in St Anne’s school at the time of thereception child’s admission.


6. Other children who have a brother or sister already in St Anne’s school at the time of the reception child’sadmission.

7. Baptised Catholic children who do not live in the parish of St Agnes.

8. Children of other faiths - please state on the application form which faith is concerned.

9. Children whose parents express a preference for a place.

In the event of any over-subscription in the number of applications made under any of the categories above then theadmissions committee will offer places first to children living nearest to the school by the shortest distancemeasured in a straight line by the local authority’s computerised measuring system using coordinate points.

All applications should be supported by a birth certificate and baptismal certificate (unless baptised in St Agnes’). All applicants must provide proof of their home address. Any place provided on false information may be withdrawn.

Note:

The Governing body reserve the right to admit children with proven and exceptional medical and social needs whereadmission to the school might best help satisfy those exceptional needs, providing that such application is submittedwith appropriate evidence or reports from a doctor or social worker. Any applicants agreed to fall under thiscategory would be admitted after the appropriate group of looked after children, Catholic or other than Catholic.


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St Brigid’s Catholic Primary Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Waterpark Drive Headteacher Mrs G PriceStockbridge Village Telephone (0151) 477 8150L28 7RE No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 208


1. Baptised Catholic children who are looked after by a local authority on the date of application.

2. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Albert’s who have a brother or a sister at the school at thetime of likely admission.

3. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Albert’s.

4. Baptised Catholic children living in other Catholic parishes who have a brother or a sister at the school at thetime of likely admission.



7. Children who are other than Catholic who have a brother or a sister at the school at the time of likely admission.

8. Children who are baptised in other Christian denominations.

9. Children from any other religious tradition.


In the event of any over-subscription in the number of applications made under any of the categories above then theAdmissions Committee will offer places first to children living nearest to the school. This will be measured in astraight line between home and school using the local authority computerised measuring system using coordinatepoints.

Proof of address, copy of birth certificate and proof of baptism will be required for all applications.

Those who seek to apply under criterion 8 or 9 should state on the reason section of the form what faith or Christiandenomination they are members of.

Brother or sister includes step or half sibling and fostered or adopted children providing they live with the samefamily at the same address.

Note:



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St Columba’s Catholic Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Hillside Road Headteacher Mr R DunneHuyton Telephone (0151) 477 8360L36 8BL No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 251



2. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Columba.

3. Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or a sister at the school at the time of likely admission. This includes full, half or step brothers and sisters, foster brothers and sisters and children who are living at thesame address and are part of the same family unit.



6. Children who are other than Catholic who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission.This includes full, half or step brothers and sisters, foster brothers and sisters and children who are living at thesame address and are part of the same family unit.



9. Children whose parents request a place at the school.

In the event of any over-subscription in the number of applications made under any of the categories above then theadmissions committee will offer places first to children living nearest to the school measured by the shortestdistance ‘as the crow flies’. This is done by using the local authority computerised system using coordinate points.

Proof of birth date in the form of a birth certificate and proof of baptism in the form of a baptismal certificate isrequired (unless baptised in the parish of St Columba). Evidence of home address can also be requested.

Note:


Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 30 No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 33 (30 offered places)Places were allocated as follows:Looked after children 1Baptised Catholic children living in the parish 15Children with sibling in school 9Other applicants* 5* The distance tiebreak was applied within this criterion.The last child to be admitted lived 0.379 miles from school measured by walking distance using public highways.Total no. of applications received (all preferences): 53

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St Dominic’s Catholic Infant* Admission No. Sept. 2008 60Southdean Road Headteacher Mrs J DunnHuyton Telephone (0151) 477 8280L14 8UL No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 135



2. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Dominic’s.








In the event of any over-subscription in the number of applications made under any of the categories above then theadmissions committee will offer places first to children living nearest to the school as measured in a straight line bythe authority’s computerised measuring system which uses coordinate points.

For all Catholic applicants proof of Baptism in the form of a baptismal certificate or a parish card is required.

Proof of date of birth and address is required for all applicants.

Note:



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St Dominic’s Catholic Junior Admission No. Sept. 2008 60Southdean Road Headteacher Mrs J DunnHuyton Telephone (0151) 477 8300L14 8UL No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 199

Note: This school is operating in federation with St Dominic’s Infant School. This means the St Dominic’s Infant pupilswill transfer of right. If any places remain, the policy below will be operated where required (see page 13 for details.)


1. Children attending St Dominic’s Infant School.


3. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Dominic’s.








In the event of any over-subscription in the number of applications made under any of the categories above then theadmissions committee will offer places first to children living nearest to the school as measured in a straight line bythe local authority computerised measuring system which uses coordinate points.



Note:


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St Gabriel’s Church of England Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Ellis Ashton Street Headteacher Mr K A BrayshawHuyton Telephone (0151) 477 8250L36 6BH No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 178


1. Children in public care.(see note 1)

2. Children whose parent(s) are committed members of and who regularly attend worship at St Gabriel’s ParishChurch, Huyton quarry. (see note 2)

3. Children whose parent(s) or carers wish them to have a faith based education, and who regularly attend worshipat their own church within the parish of Huyton Quarry (see notes 2 and 3).

4. Children with a brother or sister already attending St Gabriel’s school at the proposed date of admission (see note 4).

5. Children living nearest to the main entrance of the school in Ellis Ashton street, measured using a geographicalcomputerised mapping system (Arcview), limited to adopted pathways and highways maintained by the localauthority.

Where it is necessary to chooses between applicants in a particular category (i.e. the need for a tie-break), prioritywill be determined on the basis of distance using the same method as in criterion 5.

Notes:

1. Namely, ‘looked after children’ as defined in S.22 of the Children’s Act 1989.

2. Regular attendance at worship shall mean attendance at a Sunday church service (for a period of at least sixmonths) 2 out of 4 weeks in a month excluding vacations. Ministerial references will be obtained for evidence tosupport admission under criteria 2 and 3 using the schools own additional application form.

3. A map is available for inspection from the Vicar.

4. Children are siblings if they are half or full brother/sister, they are adoptive brother/sister or they are children ofthe same household.


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St John Fisher Catholic Primary Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Tithebarn Road Headteacher Mr J LeakeKnowsley Village with effect from 1 January 2008 to be appointedL34 0HA Telephone (0151) 546 8742


Main section of 2008 admission policy (over-subscription criteria):1. Baptised Catholic looked after children.2. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St John Fisher.3. Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or a sister already at the school at the time of likely admission.

This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the sameaddress and are part of the same family unit.

4. Baptised Catholic children from other Catholic parishes.5. Looked after children who are other than Catholic.6. Children who are other than Catholic who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission.

This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the sameaddress and are part of the same family unit.

7. Children who are baptised in other Christian denominations. Proof of baptism in the form of a baptismalCertificate is required.





Note:


Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 30 No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 31 (30 offered places)Places were allocated as follows:Baptised Catholic children living in the parish 13Baptised Catholic children with sibling in school 5Baptised Catholic Children from other parishes 7Non Catholic children with a sibling in school 2Children of other faiths 1Other applicants* 2* The distance tiebreak was applied within this criterion. The last child to be admitted lived 2.599 miles from school measured by walking distance using public highways.Total no. of applications received (all preferences): 50

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St Joseph’s Catholic Primary Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Edenfield Crescent Headteacher Mr C NewsteadHuyton Telephone (0151) 489 4072L36 6DS No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 192



2. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Aidan.

3. Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or a sister already at the school at the time of likely admission.This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the sameaddress and are part of the same family unit.




7. Children who are baptised in other Christian denominations. Proof of baptism in the form of a baptismalCertificate is required.





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St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Infant* Admission No. Sept. 2008 120Pilch Lane Headteacher Miss P DeeganHuyton Telephone (0151) 228 4024L14 0JG No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 333



2. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Margaret Mary’s.

3. Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister at the infant school at the likely time of admission. This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters, and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the sameaddress and are part of the same family unit.



6. Children who are other than Catholic who have a brother or sister at the infant school at the likely time ofadmission. This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters, and foster brothers and sisters who are living atthe same address and are part of the same family unit.




In the event of any over-subscription in the number of applications made under any of the categories above then theadmissions committee will offer places first to children living nearest to the school as measured in a straight line bythe local authority computerised measuring system which uses coordinate points.



Note:


Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 120 No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 116 This school did become oversubscribed with late applicationsTotal no. of applications received (all preferences): 153

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St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Junior Admission No. Sept. 2008 120Pilch Lane Headteacher Mr P DoyleHuyton Telephone (0151) 477 8490L14 0JG No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 476

Note: St Margaret Mary’s operate as separate infant and junior schools, but they are located on adjacent sites. In these schools, children normally transfer to the junior school in the September following their seventh birthday.(See page 13 for application details.)

Main section of 2008 admission policy (over-subscription criteria):1. Children who are looked after by a local authority (‘in public care’) on the date of application (30 November for

year 2 applicants).2. Children on roll in St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Infant School as at 30 November of the year preceding admission

to the Junior school and still on roll at the time of allocation of places.In the event that applications exceed the number of places available, priority will be given to:a) Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Margaret Mary.b) Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission.c) Baptised Catholic children with special medical or pastoral needs that can be met by the school.d) Baptised Catholic children from other Catholic parishes.e) Other children.

3. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Margaret Mary.4. Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or a sister at the school at the time of likely admission.5. Baptised Catholic children with special medical or pastoral needs that can be met by the school.6. Baptised Catholic children from other Catholic parishes.7. Children who are other than Catholic who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission.8. Children from other religious traditions.9. Children whose parents have expressed a preference for admission.

In the event of any over-subscription in the number of applications made under any of the categories above then theadmissions committee will offer places first to children living nearest to school, measured by the shortest walkingdistance using public highways.

Proof of address, copy of birth certificate and proof of baptism will be required.

Notes:

1. The Governing Body reserve the right to admit children with proven and exceptional medical and social needswhere admission to the school might best help satisfy those exceptional needs, providing that such application issubmitted with appropriate evidence or reports from a doctor or social worker.

2. Families who seek to apply under criterion 8 should state in the reason section of the form what faith orChristian denomination they are members of.

3. Brother or sister is defined as step or half sibling and fostered or adopted children providing they live with thesame family at the same address.

Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 120 No. of applications at allocation date: 103Places were available for all who required them.

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Prescot, Whiston and CrontonCronton Church of England Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Smithy Lane Headteacher Mrs S ThomsonCronton Telephone (0151) 424 3881Widnes WA8 5DF No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 203


1. Children who are in care (‘looked after children’).

2. Children of families resident in Cronton Village at the time of application (see note 2).

3. Brothers and sisters of children who will be attending the school at the start of the academic year in which theproposed new child entrant will start (see note 3).

4. Children of parents involved in the work and worship of an Anglican Church (see note 4).

5. Children of parents involved in the work and worship of another Christian denomination (see note 4).

6. Distance from home to school with those living nearest the school having priority. The measurement is in astraight line (‘as the crow flies’) and is done by a computerised measuring system using coordinate points.

Should there be more applicants than places within any of criteria 1 to 5 above the Governors will use the distancefrom home to school clause as a tie-break. Those living nearest the school will have priority. The measurement is ina straight line (‘as the crow flies’) and is done by a computerised measuring system using coordinate points.

Notes:

1. At the time of application, all applicants are required to submit proof of date of birth in the form of a birthcertificate and proof of residency e.g. council tax or utility bill. The governors may also ask for further proofand/or consult the electoral register. Where there is shared parenting, the address where the child stays for theschool week (or larger proportion of the week) will be considered to be the home address.

2. Cronton Village means the area inside the boundary marked by the signs indicating the start of the village andthe boundary with other local boroughs.

3. Sibling means all children - brothers, sisters, step brothers and sisters, foster children etc. living with the samefamily at the same address.

4. Parental involvement is normally taken to mean a minimum of monthly attendance at church. Applicants whowish to be considered under criteria 4 or 5 should note that the form confirming regular attendance must becompleted by the appropriate minister and returned with the original application. It is the responsibility of theparent to return the form to the school by the closing date. The Governors reserve the right to contact theminister in order to verify the authenticity of the completed form.

Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 30 No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 35 (30 offered places)Places were allocated as follows:Residents of Cronton Village 4Children with a sibling in school 13Church membership 9Children in school nursery* 4* The distance tiebreak was applied within this criterion. The last child to be admitted lived 1.021 miles from school measured in a straight line (‘as the crow flies’).Total no. of applications received (all preferences): 50

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Holy Family Catholic Primary Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Hall Lane Headteacher Mrs J Cook-HannahCronton Telephone (0151) 424 3926Widnes WA8 5DW No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 201


1. Children who are in public care.

2. Baptised Catholic children living in the parishes of Holy Family and St Pius X.

3. Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. ‘Brother or sister’ includes ahalf or stepsibling as well as adopted and fostered children who live with the same family at the same address.


5. Children of other Christian denominations. (Please state in the reason section of the application form thedenomination and church to which you belong).

6. Children of other faiths. (Please state in the reason section of the application form the faith to which you belong).


In the event of over-subscription in the number of applications made under any of the categories above then theAdmissions Committee will offer places first to children living nearest to the school using straight line measurement.This will be done using the authority’s computerised measuring system which uses coordinate points. In the raresituation when the tie-break doesn’t assist, for example in the case of twins or triplets, the parent/carer will be askedto nominate a child for the place available.

Note:

The Governing Body reserve the right to admit children with proven and exceptional medical and social needs whereadmission to the school might best help satisfy those exceptional needs, providing that such application is submittedwith appropriate evidence or reports from a doctor or social worker. Where exceptional circumstances are agreed,such applicants will be placed after children in public care.

Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 30 No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 40 (30 offered places)Places were allocated as follows:Baptised Catholic children living in the parish with a sibling in school 6Baptised Catholic children living in the parish 17Baptised Catholic Children from other parisheswith a sibling in school 6Non Catholic children with a sibling in school* 1* The distance tiebreak was applied within this criterion. The last child to be admitted lived 0.059 miles from school measured in a straight line (‘as the crow flies’).Total no. of applications received (all preferences): 56

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Our Lady’s Catholic Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Ward Street Headteacher Mrs C SmithPrescot with effect from 29 October 2007 Mr H BoyleL34 6JJ Telephone (0151) 477 8220



1. Baptised Catholic children in public care (‘looked after children’).

2. Baptised Catholic children living in the parishes of Our Lady Immaculate and St Joseph, Prescot and Our Lady Helpof Christians, Portico, who have brothers and sisters in the school.

3. Baptised Catholic children living in the parishes of Our Lady Immaculate and St Joseph, Prescot and Our Lady Helpof Christians, Portico.

4. Baptised Catholic children from other parishes who have brothers or sisters in the school.

5. Baptised Catholic children from other parishes.


7. Children of other Christian denominations.


In the event of there being too many pupils in any of the above categories for the number of places available, priority admission will be given on the basis of the shortest distance measured in a straight line between home and school as done by the authority’s computer software which uses coordinate points. Where distance does notassist as a tie-break because of twins/triplets etc the parent will be offered the opportunity to allocate a place to one of the children.

In the event of over-subscription proof of address is required. In the event of a false address being given to secure a place, the governors will withdraw the offer of a place.

Note:

The Governing Body reserve the right to admit children with proven and exceptional medical needs where admissionto the school might best help satisfy those exceptional needs, providing that such application is submitted withappropriate evidence or reports from a doctor or social worker. Any applicants agreed to fall under this categorywould be admitted after the appropriate group of looked after children, Catholic or other than Catholic.


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St Leo’s & Southmead Catholic PrimarySchool for the Community* Admission No. Sept 2008 40Lickers Lane Headteacher Mrs J GrundyWhiston Telephone (0151) 477 8410L35 3SR No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 209


1. Children who are looked after by a local authority at the time of application, with priority first to baptisedCatholic children and then non-Catholic children within this group.

2. i. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Leo’s.

ii. Non Catholic children who live in the local parish community.

3. Children who have a brother or a sister attending the school at the time of likely admission. This includes step orhalf siblings and fostered or adopted children provided they live at the same address.

4. i. Baptised Catholic children from other parishes.

ii. Children who are baptised in other Christian denominations (proof in the form of a baptismal certificate is required).

iii. Children of other faiths (please state in the reasons section of the application to which faith you belong).

In the event of over-subscription in the number of applications made under any of the categories above, then theAdmissions Committee will offer places to the children living nearest to the school measured in a straight line by theauthority’s computerised measuring system.

All applicants need to provide proof of address (e.g. a utility bill) and proof of date of birth in the form of a birthcertificate.

Note:

The Governing body reserve the right to admit children with proven and exceptional medical and or social needswhere the Governors consider admission to the school might best help satisfy those exceptional needs, providingthat such applications are submitted with appropriate evidence or reports from a doctor or social worker.Applicants agreed under these circumstances will be admitted after those in criterion 1.


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St Luke’s Catholic Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 35Shaw Lane Headteacher Mrs M ClarkePrescot Telephone (0151) 477 8580L35 5AT No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 198


1. Baptised Catholic children who are in public care.

2. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Luke, the Evangelist.

3. Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters who are living at the same address and are part of the samefamily unit.



6. Children who are other than Catholic who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission.This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters who are living at the same address and are part of the samefamily unit.


8. Children of other faiths. An appropriate minister of religion would need to confirm in writing that the applicant isa member of their faith group. This confirmation must be submitted at the same time as the application form.


In the event of an over-subscription in the number of applications made under any of the categories above then theadmissions committee will offer places first to children living nearest to the school measured ‘as the crow flies’. This is done using the local authority computerised system using coordinate points.

At the time of application, all applicants must submit proof of birth date in the form of a birth certificate and proof ofresidence e.g. utility bill. For Catholic applicants, proof of baptism in the form of a baptismal certificate is required(unless baptised in the parish of St Luke the Evangelist).

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St Mary & St Paul’s Church of England Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Bryer Road Headteacher Mr N Dixon Prescot Telephone (0151) 426 6869L35 5DN No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 127


1. Children who are in care (‘looked after children’).

2. Children who already have brothers or sisters in the school at the time the application is submitted (see note 1).

3. Children whose parents/carers express a wish for them to be educated in a school with a Christian ethos (see note 2).

4. Other children.

Where it is necessary to distinguish between applicants in a particular category, children living the shortest distancefrom the school will have priority. This measurement is ‘as the crow flies’ (straight line) and is done by acomputerised measuring programme using coordinate points.

Notes:

1. Brothers or sisters will be considered to include step brothers and sisters, foster children and children living atthe same address who are considered to be family members.

2. Applicants wishing to be considered under this criterion are required to complete the relevant section of theschool’s own additional admissions form.


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HalewoodHalewood Church of England Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Church Road Headteacher Mr D SmithHalewood Telephone (0151) 487 5673L26 6LB No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 233


1. Children in public care, classified as looked after children.

2. Children with a brother or sister in school at the time of transfer (this includes half brothers and sisters living at the same address).

3. Children of parents who are regular worshipping members of Halewood St Nicholas’ or St Mary’s Churches.

4. Children of parents who are resident in Halewood and are active regular members of their own Church or faith.

5. Children of parents who are regular worshipping members of a church or faith where no denominationaleducation is available.

6. Children with exceptional special needs, directly relevant to admission to this school, as accepted by thegovernors. These applications should be supported in writing by an appropriate professional (e.g. EducationalPsychologist, Social Worker, G.P.) Any supporting evidence must be submitted with the application form.

7. Children living the shortest distance from the school. This will be measured from the school to the child’s homeaddress in a straight line. The measurement is done by the authority’s computerised measuring system usingcoordinate points.

Where it is necessary to distinguish between applicants in a particular category, children living the shortest distancefrom school will have priority. This will be measured by the distance from school to the child’s home in a straight lineby the authority’s computerised measuring system using coordinate points.

Note:

Parents are asked to substantiate their church connection by filling in a separate form which can be collected fromschool. Priority will be given to those who have worshipped regularly for the longest period of time (regularlydefined as monthly attendance at least).

Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 30 No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 38 (30 offered places)Places were allocated as follows:Children with a sibling in school 11Church membership 15Distance 4The last child to be admitted lived 0.480 miles fromschool measured by walking distance using publichighwaysTotal no. of applications received (all preferences): 68

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Holy Family Catholic Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 40Arncliffe Road Headteacher Mrs C HamiltonHalewood Telephone (0151) 282 8971L25 9PA No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 253


1. Children who are looked after by a local authority at the time of application, with priority within this group tobaptised Catholic children.

2. Baptised Catholic children from the part of the parish of St John Vianney, bounded by the roads defined below, upto a maximum of 30 places. Within this group, priority will be given to Catholic children who already have abrother/sister on roll.

3. Other children who live in the parish of St John Vianney, bounded by the roads defined below, up to a maximumof 10 places. Within this group, priority will be given to those with a brother/sister already in school.

Where places still remain available:

4. i. Other baptised Catholic children living in the part of the parish of St John Vianney, bounded by the roads defined below.

ii. Other children living in the part of the parish of St John Vianney, bounded by the roads defined below.

5. Children with a brother/sister already on roll.

6. Children with exceptional needs.

7. Other baptised Catholic children.

8. Other applicants.

Where a tie-break is necessary, either within any one of the criteria or following their application, the distance fromhome to school will be used. Those living nearest the school, measured ‘as the crow flies’ using the authority’scomputerised measuring system, will have priority.

Notes:

1. Any children placed under criterion 1 will reduce the number of places available under criterion 2 or 3, dependingwhether the child is Catholic or non Catholic. If a pupil with a Statement of Special Educational Need is allocateda place, the allocation would have the same effect.

2. The brother or sister must be on roll at the time of application (by 30 November 2007 in the case of annualreception application period).

3. Where parents would seek to have their child considered under criterion 6, professional evidence must beattached at the time of application, showing why admission to this particular school is required.

4. The part of the parish of St John Vianney referred to above is bound by the following streets:Greenacre Road, Speke Road as far as Charterhouse Road. Charterhouse Road to Hunts Cross Avenue. Hunts Cross Avenue to its junction with King’s Drive, Out Lane and continuing by a line along the city boundary tothe railway line. Then to Lydiate Lane, Gerard’s Lane, Wood Lane, Netherley Road, Liverpool Road, Cartbridge Lane,Church Road, Sutton Lane, and by a line from Sutton Lane to the railway. Then southwards and westwards alongthe railway to a point behind the shops which face Mackets Lane. From that point by a line behind the shops toYew Tree Road, then northwards along Yew Tree Road tot the point where it turns westwards to meet Mackets Lane, across Mackets Lane to Greenacre Road. In all cases the boundaries run along the centre of theroads, railways etc unless otherwise stated.

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5. Those stating they are baptised Catholic must be able to provide evidence of this.

6. All applicants should be able to provide proof of date of birth and of home address.

Information from September 2007 Admissions: Admission No: 40No. of first preference applications at allocation date: 42 (40 allocated places)Places were allocated as follows:Baptised Catholic children living in the parish 20Children living in the parish who are not baptised 13Children with a sibling in school 6Baptised Catholic children from other parishes* 1* The distance tiebreak was applied within this criterion.The last child to be admitted lived 0.988 miles from school measured in a straight line (‘as the crow flies’).Due to subsequent movement, places were eventuallyavaialble for all who required themTotal no. of applications received (all preferences): 54

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St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Higher Road Headteacher Mrs J CunninghamHalewood Telephone (0151) 288 8940L26 1TD No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 195



2. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St John Vianney bordered by the roads:Speke Hall Road where it crosses the railway line up to school lane. South of Higher Road to Hale Bank station. To the east, Wood Road to The Avenue, including Broom Way, Almonds Close and the Almonds. Mackets Lane toGreenacre Road, west along Speke Road across the golf course to Camphill Road to join Hillfoot Road.

3. Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or a sister at the school at the time of a likely admission. This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters,foster brothers and sisters and children who are living at thesame address and are part of the same family unit.

4. Other baptised Catholic children in the parish of St John Vianney.

5. Baptised Catholic children outside the parish of St John Vianney.


7. Other than Catholic children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters,foster brothers and sisters and children who are living at thesame address and are part of the same family unit.


9. Children of other faiths. An appropriate minister of religion would need to confirm in writing that the applicantis a member of their faith group.


In the event of any over-subscription in the number of applications made under any of the categories above then theAdmissions Committee will offer places first to children living nearest to the school. The distance is measured by theauthority’s computerised measuring system using coordinate points. It is a straight line measurement - ‘as the crowflies’ - and does not follow walking routes. In the event of twins, the parent/carer will determine which child will beoffered the place.

Proof of birthdate in the form of a birth certificate and proof of baptism in the form of a baptismal certificate isrequired (unless baptised in the parish of St John Vianney). Applicants will also be required to provide proof ofaddress.

Note:

The Governing Body reserve the right to admit children with proven and exceptional medical and social needs whereadmission to the school might best help satisfy those exceptional needs, providing that such application is submittedwith appropriate evidence reports from a Doctor or Social Worker. Any applicants agreed to fall under this categorywould be admitted after the appropriate group of looked after children, Catholic or other than Catholic.


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St Mark’s Catholic Primary* Admission No. Sept. 2008 30Fir Avenue Headteacher Mrs M GilbertsonHalewood Telephone (0151) 288 8910L26 0XR No. of pupils on roll Jan. 2007 125


1. Baptised Catholic children in public care (‘looked after children’).

2. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St John Vianney, whose address falls within the boundariesstated below:All streets north of, but not including, Higher Road from Leathers Lane to Wood Road. Then north along WoodRoad to The Avenue, west along the avenue and then in a line that crosses the railway and Halewood Triangle tothe junction of Okell Drive and Rainbow Drive and from there north east along Okell Drive to Cartbridge Lane,Greensbridge Lane and Netherley Road to a point opposite where Higher Road crosses the railway then by a linedrawn from this point to Higher Road then westwards along both sides of Higher Road to Leathers Lane.

In all cases the boundaries run along the centre of roads, unless otherwise stated.

A map of the area is available to be viewed in school.

3. Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters, foster brothers and sisters and children who are living at thesame address and are part of the same family unit.

4. Baptised Catholic children from the rest of the parish of St John Vianney.



7. Children who are other than Catholic who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission.This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters, foster brothers and sisters and children who are living at thesame address and are part of the same family unit.


9. Children of other faiths. Please state in the reasons section of the application form which faith you belong to.


In the event of any over-subscription in the number of applications made under any of the categories above then theadmissions committee will offer places first to children living nearest to the school measured by the shortestwalking distance from the front door of the house/flat to the front door of the school using public highways.

Proof of date of birth, address and (where relevant) proof of baptism will be required.

Note:



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Schools will admit pupils until they have reached their admission number. Those families who cannot be offered aplace will be told of their right of appeal. The child’s name also remains on a waiting list which is used to refill anyplaces which become available.

At the appeal hearing, the panel members are independent and have had no involvement with the process ofallocating places. The panel can either turn down your appeal or they can agree to make an extra place available foryour child. To help them come to their decision, they will check how the admission authority has applied its policy.They will listen to the reasons why there is no more room in the school and your reasons for wanting your child to attend.

There are two types of appeal for primary school - Prejudice appeals and Class Size appeals

Prejudice appeals: The panel consider whether the age group is full. If so, they will then look at the problems causedto the family if the pupil is not admitted and also at the problems caused to the school if theyadmit a further pupil.

Class size appeals: The law requires infant pupils to be taught in groups of no more than 30 pupils with one qualifiedteacher. If a 31st child were admitted, the school would normally have to arrange to employ asecond teacher and/or create another group during the infant years. This is known as ‘takingqualifying measures’.

Community and voluntary controlled schoolsIf you wish to appeal against a decision not to admit your child to a particular community or voluntary controlledprimary school, you should contact the Admissions Team who will provide you with an appeal form. Your appealshould then be submitted to Knowsley Borough Democratic Services who are responsible for organising theindependent panel hearing. You can submit an appeal for each school where you have been refused a place.

Catholic and Church of England schools (voluntary aided)If you wish to appeal against a decision not to admit your child to a particular Catholic primary school, you shouldcontact the Liverpool Archdiocese to request an appeal.

Secretary for Appeals:

Liverpool ArchdioceseDirector of SchoolCentre for EvangelisationCroxteth Drive, Sefton ParkLiverpoolL17 1AA

Telephone: (0151) 522 1071

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If you wish to appeal against a decision not to admit your child to aparticular Church of England School, you should put your request for anappeal in writing to the Clerk of Governors of the school. Arrangementswill then be made for an independent appeal to be heard. If you have anygeneral queries regarding this process or require more information youmay wish to contact the Diocese at the following address:

Diocesan Board of EducationSchools Advisor (Governance)Church House1 Hanover StreetLiverpoolL1 3DW

In general, the following arrangements will be made for all appeals:

At least 14 days prior to the hearing, the Clerk will notify you of the date, place and time the appeal is to beheard. It is expected that appeals for primary school places will be held during May.

Approximately seven days before the appeal, you will receive an agenda and supporting paperwork for the hearing.

The appeal will be heard before an Independent Appeals Panel who will have a copy of the appeal submittedby you. You are encouraged to attend and may, if you wish, be represented at the hearing. If you do not wishto or cannot attend, the appeals panel will make a decision based on your written submission.

You will be notified in writing of the appeal panel’s decision and the grounds upon which it was made.

The decision of the appeal panel is binding on all parties.

Note: If your child has a statement of Special Educational Need (SEN), you use SEN procedures rather than theappeal process to decide whether a place can be offered. Parents/carers should speak to their SEN officer if theyrequire further information.

Admissions: further applications to all Knowsley schoolsIn some cases, parents/carers who have appealed against refusal without success may seek to apply again for a placeat the same school in the same academic year. The policy of the Local Authority is not to consider repeatapplications unless the Executive Director of Children’s Services, on behalf of the Local Authority, is of the opinionthat there have been significant and material changes in the circumstances of the parent/carer or school, whichwould justify considering a further application.

An appeal can be made for subsequent academic years.

Further advice and help is available by contacting the Admissions and Exclusions Team, telephone (0151) 443 3212 / 3299 / 3224.

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The information in this section is about how to apply for a place if…

You are applying for a reception place after the formal waiting lists have closed

You are applying for a place in years 1-6

Your child already attends a primary school and you want to transfer them to another Knowsley primaryschool.

People moving into the areaCommunity & Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolsParents/carers can contact either the admissions team or the school directly. In both cases, they will be asked tocomplete a mid-year application form. Where a place is available within the admission number, it will normally beoffered within two weeks. An offer letter will be issued by the school.

Where the school is unable to offer a place, the Local Authority will inform the parent in writing and the right ofappeal will be given.

Catholic and Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary SchoolsParents/carers can contact either the admissions team or the school directly. They will be asked to complete a mid-year application form. Admissions decisions are taken by the Governing Body of the school. Normally adecision will be given within two weeks. Where a place cannot be offered the right of appeal will be given in writing.

(For more information on appealing see page 56).

Note: Where a child has a Statement of Special Educational Need, parents/carers are advised to contact the Special Educational Needs Team to discuss school places, telephone (0151) 443 3286. Where a place requested isnot offered, parents/carers have a right of appeal through the Special Educational Needs Tribunal.

Parents/carers thinking of transferring their child to another localschoolGenerally, a child admitted as a reception pupil would remain in that school (except from an Infant to Junior School)until he or she transfers to secondary school. A change in circumstances could, however, lead to a request for atransfer to an alternative primary school.

Where pupils are already on roll at a school, but parents/carers are considering moving their child to another localKnowsley school, the following procedures apply:

In the first instance, you are recommended to discuss the matter with the Headteacher of your child’s currentschool in order to try to resolve the issue. Changing schools is not always the best way forward.

If, however, you still are interested in a place at another primary school, the schools involved will normallyarrange a meeting to look at the pros and cons of moving.

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If you decide to go ahead with the move, a mid-year application form should be completed and will beconsidered in the normal way.

If a place can be offered, it will normally be made available from the beginning of the term following receiptof the application. This allows for an organised transfer. Only in exceptional circumstances, and where bothschools agree, will an earlier move be agreed.

Where no place can be offered, the normal right of appeal applies.

You should also be aware that the Local Authority will not normally pay additional costs of transport or uniform.

Fair Access ProtocolThis protocol applies to a small number of pupils who seek school places. These are young people, usually, but notalways, of secondary school age, who have exceptional needs. They may have been permanently excluded from schoolor, for a variety of reasons, they need an exceptional amount of support and guidance to integrate to school. Any school which admits these young people will give a lot of help to the young person to ensure a good start.

Because of the amount of support needed, one school cannot be expected to take several of these pupils at one time - it wouldn’t be fair to the pupils or the school.

The protocol allows the authority to ensure all schools are involved in offering support. The protocol allows theauthority to offer up to two additional places at schools that are full and to refuse places at schools with space.However, there are very limited circumstances in which this can occur and the aim will always be to share out theresponsibility for support to this small group of pupils with exceptional needs and circumstances.

A Fair Access Protocol is a national requirement.

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Admission to secondary schoolMoving on to Secondary EducationYour child is currently planning to join a Knowsley primary school, so it may be several years before the move tosecondary takes place. However, we want you to know that there will be excellent provision available in Knowsley foryour child.

This is an exciting time for secondary education. Knowsley Council is one of the first wave of authorities to be givenfunding to replace the current secondary school buildings with brand new state-of-the-art learning centres.

The Council has looked at schools in Britain and abroad and is combining all the best elements in our new learningcentres. A school is far more than just a building, and the new buildings will be shaped by the Knowsley vision for afirst class education for all our young people. The buildings will also be open to the community for a variety of uses,so all age groups will benefit.

New Community and faith learning centres will be built over a period of two years. The Catholic Archdiocese and theChurch of England Diocese are working hand in hand with Knowsley Authority to ensure a variety of provision. Due to the lower birth rate in recent years, we no longer need 10 secondary schools. Empty buildings cost money thatcould be better spent on the education of the pupils.

By the time your child reaches secondary education, the learning centres will have been up and running for sometime and have developed the opportunities the new buildings offer to improve the delivery of education.

The Authority is keeping parents in touch with developments. In such an exceptionally large venture there may bechanges to the details, but the Knowsley vision will be consistent. Copies of the Knowsley Update Magazine will bemade available through Knowsley primary and secondary schools, Knowsley libraries and One Stop Shops. If you have any queries, please contact the Future Schooling Team on (0151) 443 3447.

Current arrangements for secondary schoolThere are currently seven Community Secondary Schools and three Catholic (Voluntary Aided) Secondary Schoolswithin Knowsley. Further information regarding admission arrangements for September 2008 admission is availablein the ‘Secondary Schools Admissions’ booklet. Copies of the booklet are available from the Admissions andExclusions Team, Directorate of Children’s Services, Huyton Hey Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 5YH, telephone (0151) 443 3212 / 3299 / 3224, on the Knowsley website www.knowsley.gov.uk , and in Knowsley One Stop Shops and Libraries.

The local authority currently operates an admission policy which links community and Church of England primaryschools with particular community secondary schools. This is part of the oversubscription policy used when thereare more applicants than places. Parents/carers should note, however, that attending one of the primary schools doesnot guarantee a place at the linked secondary school.

In the same way, there is a link between certain Catholic parishes and Catholic High Schools. In many cases this linkis between pupils resident in the named parish, rather than attending a particular primary school.

NB Parents should also note that admission arrangements are reviewed each year. There is no guarantee thatcurrent admission arrangements will not change in coming years.

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Special schoolsThe schools listed below are special schools which provide for primary age children with special educational needs.Pupils at these schools usually have complex and/or significant special educational needs, and a Statement of SpecialEducational Needs.

Transfer to special schools can be the result of a statement being issued, or discussions at an annual review meetingat school. For further information on admission to special schools, please contact the Special Educational NeedsDepartment on telephone number (0151) 443 3286.

KirkbyKnowsley Northern Primary Support Centre Telephone: (0151) 477 8140Bramcote Walk Headteacher: Mrs B TwissKirkbyKnowsley L33 9UR Age group: 4-11

Springfield School Telephone: (0151) 549 1425Cawthorne Close Acting Headteacher: Mr J ParkesKirkbyKnowsley L32 3XQ Age group: 2-19

HuytonThe Elms Telephone: (0151) 477 8350Whitethorne Drive Headteacher: Mrs L LoweStockbridge VillageKnowsley L28 1RX Age group: 2-19

Knowsley Central Primary Support Centre Telephone: (0151) 477 8450Mossbrow Road Headteacher: Mrs P G ThomasHuytonKnowsley L36 7SY Age group: 4-11

HalewoodKnowsley Southern Primary Support Centre Telephone: (0151) 486 5514Arncliffe Road Executive Headteacher: Mr I ChisnallHalewood Head of Centre: Miss N RichardsKnowsley L25 9QE Age group: 4-11

NB Some of these schools above accept secondary age pupils. In addition, there are special schools and a pupilreferral unit which take only secondary age pupils – these are listed in the secondary booklet.

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Support ServicesKnowsley school attendance service The School Attendance Service in Knowsley aims to work in partnership with schools to support parents whosechildren may be experiencing attendance difficulties.

Knowsley Department of Children’s Services believe that young people's attendance at school must be at least 90% ifthey are to benefit from the educational experience available to them.

The prime function of the School Attendance Service is to improve attendance where this has fallen below 85%. This involves a close partnership between home and school working with families and pastoral staff.

In the first instance it is always advisable to contact your child’s school to discuss any problems that may beaffecting attendance.

Every school within Knowsley has access to a School Attendance Improvement Officer and they can be contacted bytelephoning the Education Development Centre on (0151) 443 3218.

Knowsley area support teamsThe Area Support Teams are made up of

Educational Psychologists

Educational Social Workers

Sensory Impairment Service

Specialist teachers for behaviour (access and inclusion)

Specialist teachers for learning (via school service level agreements)

English as an additional language specialist support (based in central area)

Hospital and home tuition (based in southern area)

Behaviour and education support teams

Autistic spectrum disorder specialist advisory teacher.

They are committed to working with parents, other agencies and schools to promote the five outcomes with which‘Every Child Matters’ is concerned. These include:

Being healthy

Staying safe

Enjoying and achieving

Making a positive contribution

Social economic well-being.

Other information

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The Area Support Teams offer support and advice to parents and carers in developing the emotional, social andeducational development of their child. Requests for involvement from the Area Support Teams are usually madethough the child’s school, ask the school SEN coordinator for more information. The teams also have links with theChild and Adolescent Mental Health Service.

The Area Support Teams can be contacted on the telephone numbers below:

(0151) 443 4366 Northern Area Support Team

(0151) 443 5771 Central Area Support Team

(0151) 443 2057 Southern area Support Team

Financial support for primary age pupilsHome to school transportIf you are choosing a primary school for your child, it is likely that you will choose a school within walking distanceof your home. If you choose a school further away from home, there are certain criteria that have to be satisfied inorder to qualify for transport support. The Transport Policy provides full details of a pupil’s eligibility for transport.For a copy of the policy contact this office on the telephone number listed below, or download one from the website:

www.knowsley.gov.uk/education/schools_and_colleges/awards_and_benefits/travel_support.html

A summary of the policy relating to primary age pupils is shown below.

A primary age pupil will be entitled to travel support if any of the following criteria apply:

The school is more than 2 miles from the home address and there are no places available in a closer school.From September 2007 this includes children aged 8-11 from low income families

The school is less than 2 miles from home but the journey could be classed as unsafe, even if the child isaccompanied by an adult

The school is more than 2 miles from the home address and is attended for denominational purposes. From September 2007 this includes children aged 8-11 from low income families

Children with special educational needs where transport is agreed as part of the formal assessment process

Children who have a temporary medical problem

Children who are in year 6 and the family move to a new home which is more than 2 miles from school

or

There are exceptional circumstances to be taken into consideration.

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Low income families are those who are entitled to free schoolmeals or who receive their maximum level of working tax credit.

If you would like more information about any aspect of thetransport policy please do not hesitate to contact this office ontelephone number (0151) 443 5609 or [email protected]

Free school mealsSchool meals are given free of charge to pupils whose parentsreceive Income Support, Income Based Jobseeker’s Allowance orChild Tax Credit and whose annual income, assessed by HMRevenue and Customs, is less than £14,495 (correct at the time ofprint).

If, however, you receive Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credityour child will not be entitled to free school meals.

School clothing grantsHelp with the cost of school uniform is automatically available if you are entitled to free school meals.

Help is also available to parents who receive Child Tax Credit and a Tax Credit NHS Exemption Certificate from HM Revenue and Customs.

The uniform grant is a single payment of £30 to eligible primary age pupils.

School milkMilk is free of charge to nursery and infant pupils up to the age of five years, and to all infant age pupils if they areentitled to receive free school meals.

For more information about free school meals, uniform grants and school milk contact this office on (0151) 443 3268/3267, email [email protected] or visit the website:

www.knowsley.gov.uk/education/schools_and_colleges/awards_and_benefits

You can also download an application from the website.

Charging for school activitiesSchools can make charges for activities only in clearly defined circumstances. Governing bodies of individualschools can provide details of their policies about charging for school activities.

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Your child’s school lunchWhether your child is a new starter or has been in school for a number of years, we believe that school lunches inKnowsley are the best option to suit all ages and tastes. Your child will be offered excellent choice and variety everyday; our meals are freshly prepared using fresh meat and vegetables, freshly prepared salads and fruit, yoghurt andfresh milk are always available.

Recent national publicity regarding the quality and content of school meals is disturbing. However, in Knowsley, wehave significantly reduced processed foods from our menus and place great emphasis on fresh produce in thepreparation and presentation of our food. We have a dedicated team who ensure the meals provided to your child arebalanced and nutritious and meet the Governments new nutritional standards.

Food and refreshments play a vital role in helping your child to achieve; the quality and quantity does affect theirbehaviour and ability to engage in learning. By committing to a regular, nutritious school lunch you can be assuredthat your child will be better prepared for the afternoons learning.

Should you wish to find out more about your child’s school meal in Knowsley, contact (0151) 443 2400, your localschool or www.myschoollunch.co.uk/knowsley

If you wish to learn more about the new nutritional standards for school meals which were announced in May 2006,you can do so using the website link www.schoolfoodtrust.org.uk

Knowsley School Admission ForumThe Knowsley School Admission Forum is a body which meets two or three times a year to discuss and monitorissues related to schools admissions. It is chaired by Cllr Graham Wright, Cabinet Member with lead responsibility forChildren’s Services. All Knowsley schools are able to send a representative as well as other groups who are involvedin admissions, such as the church authorities.

The Forum has decided to publish an annual report which will be undertaken in the autumn term each year. This willreflect the main issues for admissions to Knowsley schools. It is expected the first report will be issued in late2007/early 2008.

The Forum Members receive feedback on a variety of issues including the following:

the effects of the coordinated admissions schemes

the Fair Access Protocol

the quality of the information for parents

the effects of admission policies

parental preferences

survey returns.

During 2006/07, the Forum was introduced to the Choice Adviser who will offer parents guidance and informationabout admission procedures.

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Places at schools in other local authoritiesIf you are seeking a place outside the borough, you need to contact the Local Authority responsible for the school.The details of Knowsley’s neighbouring authorities are listed below:

Liverpool City Council Halton Borough CouncilChildren’s Services Admissions Team/Student ServicesMunicipal Building Grosvenor HouseDale Street Halton LeaLiverpool Runcorn L2 2DH WA7 2WD

Telephone: (0151) 233 3006 Telephone: 01928 704 377

www.liverpool.gov.uk www.halton.gov.uk

Sefton Local Education Authority St Helens CouncilAdmissions Section Children and Young Peoples ServicesChildren’s Services School Admissions SectionBootle Town Hall The Rivington CentreOriel Road Rivington RoadBootle St HelensL20 7AE WA10 4ND

Telephone: (0151) 934 3251 Telephone: 01744 456 348

www.sefton.gov.uk www.sthelens.gov.uk

Lancashire County CouncilPupil Access TeamArea Education OfficesEast CliffPrestonLancashire PRI 3JP

Telephone: 01772 531 819

www.lancscc.gov.uk

Contact details forEducation Authorities inother boroughs

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Please read the booklet before filling in the application form. Please write clearly and complete the form in black ink.

SECTION 1 Child’s details

The surname should be that which is on the child’s birth certificate.

Check the date of birth you give is correct.

When you hand in the form, take a birth certificate to confirm these details.

The address given must be where the pupil normally lives during the school week - do not give achildminder’s or relative’s address. Please include the post code. If the child moves between two addresses,please use the address where he/she lives during the school week/main residence (this will normally be thehousehold in receipt of child benefit).

Take a document to confirm your address when you hand in the form, for example a utility bill.

If your child has a statement of Special Educational Needs, you will have been involved in assessment andreviews and have a link officer in the Special Needs Team.

Children in Care may live with a foster family, in a children’s home or in their own home – Social Services willbe involved. Check with your Social Worker if you are not sure.

SECTION 2 School preferences

You can name up to three Knowsley primary schools. Other authorities have their own forms.

Please do not name the same school more than once - this will not increase your chances of securing a placein the school.

If the school/s you are naming are normally oversubscribed, please read the admission policy(oversubscription criteria) as this will give you some indication of what priority your child has for a place.

SECTION 3 Siblings

If you have a child currently in the school/s you have named, please give their details. Brothers and sisterswho attend currently but who will no longer do so in September 2008 will not give priority.

Advice on completing theKnowsley primary application form

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SECTION 4 Faith

A baptism certificate will normally be required to confirm your child is a baptised Catholic. A place may bewithdrawn if you cannot provide confirmation.

If you are applying for a Catholic school and want to be considered under the relevant criterion as a non-Catholic Christian family, please state your Christian denomination.

If you belong to another faith, please state to which faith you belong. Further details can be given in section 5.

Church of England schools will require you to complete a supplementary form which should be obtained fromthe individual school and returned directly to them. You should contact the school for further information.

SECTION 5 Reasons for preference

You may state any reasons you wish in this section. You do not have to state a reason if you do not wish to.

If you are attaching additional documents, please ensure your child’s name and date of birth is clearly statedon each sheet.

If you are applying for a church school, check the policy to see if you are required to make any statementabout religious commitment.

Strong supporting evidence from an appropriate professional, for example a medical consultant, is normallyrequired for consideration as an exceptional case. The evidence must be directly relevant to admission tothe school concerned and submitted at the same time as the application form. Online applicants should senddocuments by post to the admissions team immediately after submission of the application.Parents should note the exceptional nature of cases accepted.

SECTION 6 Parent/carer’s details

Please read the declaration and ensure you sign and date your application before returning it.

SECTION 7 Returning the application form

The application form is perforated so it can be removed easily from the booklet. Please take your completed application form to the school you have named as your first preference no later than Friday 30 November 2007.

You will be issued with a receipt - please keep it safe as proof of your application.

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This form must be completed by any parent applying for a place in a Knowsley school reception

class for September 2008. This includes families who live outside Knowsley. This form should

also be completed by parents who are applying for a transfer from year 2 in an infant school to

year 3 in a junior school for September 2008.

Please read the accompanying booklet carefully before completing this form and write clearly in black ink.

SECTION 2

SECTION 3

SECTION 1

Child’s details

First name(s) Middle name(s) Surname

Date of birth / / Boy Girl (please tick)

Child’s home address

Post code

Which school does your child currently attend?

Does your child have a final statement of Special Educational Needs? : Yes No (please tick)

Is your child ‘looked after’ by the local authority (i.e. in care?) : Yes No (please tick)

If yes, which authority?

Please name up to three schools in order of preference:Note: This does not guarantee you a place - it will depend on the number of applicants. Do not give the name of a

school in another authority, eg. Liverpool or St Helens. Other LAs have their own forms and closing dates.

Preference 1:

Preference 2:

Preference 3:

Please give details of any brothers and sisters currently on roll at the school/s you have named as preferences (see note).

Name Date of birth School name

/ /

/ /

Directorate of Children’s Services

Admission to Primary Schools 2008/2009

PTO

For office use

ip dob adr sib ch

For school use

criterion distance

1. Is your child a baptised Catholic? Yes No (please tick)

2. If yes, in which parish was the baptism?

3. If you are a Catholic family, in which Catholic parish do you live?

4. If your child is not a baptised Catholic, please state which faith your child belongs to

Applications to Cronton CofE, Halewood CofE, Huyton with Roby CofE, St Gabriel’s CofE and St Mary and St Paul’s CofE.

If you have named any of these schools on this form, you must also complete the school’s own form. These forms can

be obtained from the individual schools and should be returned directly to them.

SECTION 4

Address checked and confirmed? Yes No

Date of birth checked and confirmed? Yes No

Sibling on school roll Yes No

Child attends school nursery Yes No

Receipt issued Receipt no.

Parent/carer’s signature

I am the parent or have parental responsibility for the child named. I have read the Knowsley Primary AdmissionsBooklet and confirm all the information I have given is accurate. I am aware that any place offered on falseinformation may be withdrawn. If my circumstances change, eg. a house move, I will inform Knowsley Admissionsand Exclusions Team in writing.

Signed Dated

Please return this form to the primary school you have named as your

first preference no later than Friday 30 November 2007.

Alternatively, you may return your form to The Admissions Team, Knowsley

Children’s Services, Huyton Hey Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 5YH

DON’T BE LATE - You may miss out on a place in the school you want.

If you need help completing this form, ring (0151) 443 3212

Date received by school:

(school stamp)

Parent/carer details

Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms First name(s) Surname

Parent’s address (if different from overleaf)

Post code

Daytime contact telephone no Relationship to child

School use only

SECTION 6

SECTION 7

SECTION 5

Reasons for preference

If you want to give a reason why you prefer the schools you have listed, please do so. This could include any exceptional medical, welfare and religious reasons (supporting documents from an appropriated professional shouldalso be supplied). You can attach additional sheets if required.

School 1:

School 2:

School 3:

Primary Admissions 2008/09

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS BOOKLET?We would welcome your views to help us improve the booklet and applicationform for future users.

Please answer the following questions, tear out this page and return it to theaddress overleaf no later than the end of December 2007.

Please indicate your answer by ticking the appropriate box.

THE BOOKLET

1. Where did you obtain the booklet?

From a school

From a Library

From a One Stop Shop

From the Admissions Team

From another place (please say where)

2. How helpful did you find this Primary Admissions booklet?

Very helpful Helpful Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

3. Does the lay-out of the booklet make it easy to find the sections you want?

Very easy to find Easy to find Satisfactory Hard to find

4. Are there any issues not covered in the booklet which you think should be included in the future?

5. Do you have any other suggestions for improving the booklet?

SURVEY –

THE APPLICATION FORM from the booklet

1. How would you describe filling in the paper application form?

Very easy Quite easy Difficult Very Difficult

2. Do you have any suggestions for improving the paper application form?

THE ONLINE APPLICATION

1. Are you aware of the online facility for applying for a school place? Yes No

2. If YES, why did you decide not to complete an online application?

Please return to: Admissions & Exclusions TeamDirectorate of Children’s ServicesHuyton Hey RoadHuytonKnowsleyL36 5YH

or hand your survey in to any Knowsley primary school with your application form.

Thank you for your help. Your views are important to us.

You can also get this information in other formats.Please phone Customer Services on 0151 443 4031,or email [email protected]

Designed by Knowsley Communications Copyright © 2007 Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley

Useful ContactsIf you have any queries or wish to obtain further information or advice then you shouldcontact the Headteacher of your local school. Further useful contact details are below:

Admission to Knowsley Schools 0151 443 3212 / 3224 / 3299

Knowsley Choice Adviser 0151 443 3283 / 07919 111 285

Admission Appeals

Catholic Schools 0151 522 1071

Community & Controlled Schools 0151 443 3521

Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) 0808 800 5793

Future Schooling Team (BSF) 0151 443 3447

School clothing grants & free school meal enquiries 0151 443 3267 / 3268

Assistance with travel (School Awards) 0151 443 5609

Mersey travel 0870 608 2608

Special Educational Needs 0151 443 3253 / 3259 / 3286

Parent Partnership 0151 443 3283

Sure Start 0800 085 2022

Central Area Support Team (Huyton & Knowsley Village) 0151 443 5771

Northern Area Support Team (Kirkby) 0151 443 4366

Southern Area Support Team 0151 443 2057(Halewood, Prescot, Whiston & Cronton)

School Attendance Service 0151 443 3218

Education Change Team 0151 443 3237

Sensory Impaired Service 0151 443 3211

Performing Arts Service 0151 443 5616

Knowsley Arts Unit 0151 443 5619

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