Admissions
Admission arrangements for Sunflowers (2 year olds)
We have a 2-year-old provision (Sunflowers). This is for children whose parents are in receipt of specific benefits. Parents need a funding code to apply for this provision. Applications can be made, once you have the 2-year funding code, using the Nursery Application Form button below.
https://www.wirral.gov.uk/early-years-and-childcare/free-childcare-two-year-olds
Admission arrangements for Foundation Stage 1 (Nursery)
Foundation Stage 1 - 26 part time places - apply via the school website. Telephone: 0151-652-0673 for information or email schooloffice@bidstonvillage.wirral.sch.uk for further information.
Admission Policy for Foundation Stage 1
Currently, all 3 year-olds are entitled to 15 hours per week of education in term time, starting from the term after their 3rd birthday.
Since September 2017, the Government has offered funded places for 3-4 year olds (F1) for 30 hours per week for working parents within a specified income bracket. We are able to offer this provision but are limited to 10 spaces. Applications for 30hrs can be made via the school website (use the Nursery Application Form button below).
We adhere to the principles of the Local Authority Admissions Policy for Early Years Centres and Nursery Classes in Community & Voluntary Aided Schools which states that if there are not enough places:-
• The Governing Body will give priority to children who will become four during the coming academic year and offer 15 hours to all initially.
• If insufficient places, first priority will be given to Looked After Children and children with a particular medical reason for selecting the school.
• Second priority will be given to those living within the catchment area of the school
• Third priority will be given to those living closest to the school.
IMPORTANT: Please note that a place in our F1 Class does not guarantee a place in our F2 Class. You must apply for F2 places via the Local Authority who manage admissions and allocate places for F2 across Wirral, following the procedure set out under the admissions
Admission arrangements for Foundation Stage 2
F2/ Reception class – 56 full time places - apply for places for September via the Local Authority. Application forms are available online using the link below:
http://www.wirral.gov.uk/schooladmissions
Paper application forms should be returned to the address below to arrive by January
Dept of Education/ Admissions
Hamilton Building
Conway Street
Birkenhead CH41 4FD
Note: The closing date for admission applications to F2 for September 2024 is January 2024. Late applicants.
Offers to parents will be sent out in April 2024.
Admission Policy for Foundation Stage 2
We adhere to the Local Authority Admissions Policy for Community Schools which states that applications submitted by January 15th 2023 will be considered first and places allocated up to the admission number of the school and in accordance with the following criteria:
• Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children
• “In zone” children with siblings at the school on the start date
• “In zone” children with a valid medical reason
• “In zone” children living closest to the school
If children live outside the catchment area and places are still available, they will be allocated according to the following criteria:
• Children with older siblings at the school on the start date
• Children with a valid medical reason
• Children living closest to the school
The local Authority measures distance from home to the nearest school pedestrian gate using a computerised mapping system using the shortest road route unless it is possible to use a footpath considered to be a safe walking route (routes without pavements or street lighting are not considered safe).
Admission arrangements in Year 1 or above
Our Admission Number for every year group from F2-Year 6 is 56. If transferring between schools always speak with the current Headteacher first to explain your reasons for applying for a transfer. The current Headteacher will speak with the Headteacher of the receiving school before the arrangements are made. Request a Common Admission Form (or Transfer request form) from any Wirral primary School or One Stop Shop or by calling the Local Authority on 0151-606-2020 during office hours. This should be completed and returned to the Local Authority Admissions Office at the address below:-
Dept of Education/ Admissions
Hamilton Building
Conway Street
Birkenhead CH41 4FD
Your child will be offered a place in the school of your choice as long as there is room in the Year Group (56 places) and that this does not take the class size over 30 in Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2)
Catchment Area Finder
This facility is available on the Local Authority School Admissions website Click here
Enter your street name to find out which are your zoned schools (Community and Voluntary Aided or Controlled)
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our school. We are happy to show prospective parents around the school during the daytime so you can see us in action before making a decision. Please contact the School Office for an appointment.
For more information for parents about Primary Education in Wirral, click on the link below
www.wirral.gov.uk/schooladmissions
If your child is not allocated a place at the school of your choice, you may appeal against the decision. Appeals are heard by an Independent Appeal Panel and this decision is final.
For more information about the Appeal Procedure please follow the link below
www.wirral.gov.uk/schooladmissions