Schools in Liverpool

Liverpool and the wider Merseyside area have 292 schools across Liverpool City Council (188), Sefton (61) and Knowsley (41). Families in suburbs such as Crosby, Maghull or Kirkby should check which local authority their target school falls under, as admissions policies differ significantly between councils.

Liverpool has a high proportion of faith schools - Roman Catholic schools in particular are numerous and popular across the city. Faith criteria are applied before distance, meaning practising Catholic families may be prioritised at oversubscribed Catholic schools regardless of how close they live. Anglicans and families of other faiths should check individual school admissions policies carefully.

Liverpool City Council's coordinated admissions round opens in September; the secondary transfer deadline is typically in late October. Popular primaries in areas such as Woolton, Mossley Hill and Childwall can have limited places for children outside faith criteria, making early and accurate applications essential.