To apply for a school place in St Helens, you use the council’s admissions process online, or complete the relevant application form if you’re applying for an in-year transfer. For a new school year, the admissions pages open for online applications, and the exact deadline depends on whether it’s primary, secondary, or an in-year move.
| Application type | How to apply | Key point |
|---|---|---|
| Primary school place for September 2026 | apply online | Online applications open from Monday 15 September; closing date is 15 January 2026 |
| Secondary school place for September 2026 | apply online | Online applications open from Monday 1 September; closing date is 31 October 2025 |
| In-year transfer to another St Helens school | Complete an in-year transfer application form | Online submissions are only available from 1 June 2026 |
| Ukrainian children applying for a school place | apply for a school place | You’ll need proof of your child’s date of birth and your address, but don’t wait if you don’t have everything yet |
For any application, St Helens says you should be ready to provide your child’s date of birth and proof of address, and online applications need a valid email address. If your child doesn’t get a place, the council will send details of the next steps with the decision letter, including appeals.