Question 1

What schools serve Merseyside?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 schools in Merseyside, Liverpool — including Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School, Allanson Street Primary School, St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Birtenshaw School Merseyside, ES Independent School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Merseyside?

Accepted Answer

Merseyside has 3 primary schools and 0 secondary schools. There are also 4 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Merseyside?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Merseyside, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Merseyside schools are set by Liverpool and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Liverpool admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Merseyside?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Merseyside are set by Liverpool as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Merseyside

Primary Schools in Merseyside (3)

Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School

Allanson Street Primary School

St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Other Schools in Merseyside (4)

Birtenshaw School Merseyside

ES Independent School

A.R.T.S. Education

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