Information for September 2026 Intake
Applying for Primary School for September 2026
If your child turns four on or between 1st September 2025 and 31st August 2026, he or she can start primary school in September 2026.
The online application form is available from Monday 8th September 2025 until 15th January 2026. Please visit St Helens School Admissions for more information.
Before you apply:
Read the primary education booklet(PDF)[5MB](opens new window), which contains useful information about the application process, including: how places will be allocated, definition of home address and how late applications will be dealt with.
Consider how your child will get to school and the potential transport costs.
Clarify any issues you are not sure about with a member of the school admissions team - email schooladmissions@sthelens.gov.uk.
Please see the below link for lots of information from BBC Bitesize about starting primary school - Starting Primary School