Reception Admissions - September 2026
We are delighted that you are interested in sending your child to our wonderful school. We hope that the many families who visited our Open Evenings in Autumn term enjoyed meeting staff and visiting classrooms. We intend to offer 120 places in September 2026 in Reception classes.
Applications are co-ordinated by Liverpool City Council via an online application form. Applications for September 2026 start in Reception opened on 1 September 2025 and close on 15 January 2026.
Admission arrangements for September 2026
Important Dates for September 2026 Admission to Reception
| Opening date for Reception applications | Monday 1 September 2025 |
Closing date for Reception applications | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
Local Authority offer of school places sent via email | Thursday 16 April 2026 |
Sudley Primary School accept/decline form completion (this will be emailed to parents/carers on offer day) | No later than Friday 24 April 12 noon |
x2 Proof of address documents and child's birth certificate to be emailed into school | No later than Friday 8 May 12 noon |
Applicaa Admissions + link sent to new parents/carers | Friday 8 May 2026 |
Applicaa completion required | Friday 29 May 2026 |
Appeals 2026 | May / June / July 2026 |
Stay and Play sessions | To be arranged in June 2026 |
Meet the Teacher sessions (appointment times will be in packs given out during stay and play sessions) | September 2026 |
Sudley Primary School Reception start date | Friday 4 September 2026 9.15am - 3pm (normal school times will start on Monday 8 September 8.55am - 3.15pm) |
