Admissions

We welcome applications to Roby Park from all families, wherever you live. We also love welcoming prospective families for a tour – please contact the school office on 0151 477 8340 to arrange a visit or ask about upcoming open-day tours.

How admissions work

Roby Park Primary is a community school, so Knowsley Council’s School Admissions Team coordinates our admissions and determines place allocations. You can find Knowsley’s current admission arrangements on the council website:  Knowsley Council School Admissions.

Applying for September 2026 entry

Reception 

• Who should apply:Children born 1 September 2021 – 31 August 2022.
• When to apply: The online portal opens 12 September 2025; the national closing date is 15 January 2026.
• Offer day: 16 April 2026 (offers are issued the next working day if the date falls on a weekend/bank holiday).

Before you apply: Please read Knowsley’s Primary Admissions Composite Prospectus (2026–27), which explains the process and how places are allocated:

• Primary Admissions Composite Prospectus 2026-27

Secondary transfer (Year 7)

• Who should apply: Pupils currently in Year 6 (usually born 1 September 2014 – 31 August 2015).
• When to apply: The online portal opens 12 September 2025; the national closing date is 31 October 2025.
• Offer day: 2 March 2026 (the next working day because 1 March 2026 falls on a Sunday).

Before you apply: Please read Knowsley’s Secondary Admissions Composite Prospectus (2026–27)

• Secondary Admissions Composite Prospectus 2026 to 27

Key documents & policies

• Determined Admission Arrangements 2026-27 – Admission policies, oversubscription criteria and related information.
• Coordinated Annual Primary Admissions Scheme 2026-27 – How Knowsley runs the reception admissions process each year.
• Knowsley Nursery Class Admission – General Information – How to apply for school nursery places and termly timelines.

Living inside or outside Knowsley

• Knowsley residents apply via the Knowsley online portal and may list up to three preferences.
• Non‑Knowsley residents must apply through their home local authority, but can still name Knowsley schools as preferences (e.g., Liverpool City Council provides its own portal and confirms the same national closing dates).

Moving into the area

If you are relocating and would like a place for your child, contact the Knowsley School Admissions Team on 0151 443 5142 / 5143 for advice.

In‑Year Transfers

If you are seeking a place during the school year:

• Please call our school office on 0151 477 8340 or email robypark@knowsley.gov.uk – we’ll confirm availability and are happy to arrange a tour with the Headteacher.
• If there isn’t a space in the required year group, we can add your child to our waiting list.
• You can also contact Knowsley’s In‑Year Admissions for guidance (0151 443 3372).

How to apply

For full guidance and to start your application, visit Knowsley Council – School Admissions (includes links to apply for primary and secondary places, plus in‑year transfers and appeals).

Nursery & Reception Induction

When your child is allocated a place at Roby Park, we provide a full induction to ensure a calm, confident start.

What to expect

• Parent Induction Meeting
  Meet the teachers, see the classrooms and learn more about daily routines, the curriculum and how to support your child at home.
• Private Day Nursery or Home Visits
  Our Early Years staff visit each new child in their home setting or the nursery they currently attend, helping us get to know them in a familiar environment.
• Induction Mornings
  Nursery and Reception children attend short small‑group sessions with their new teacher to play, explore and settle so they feel secure and happy when term begins.
• Teddy Bears’ Picnic
  Children and parents are invited to a friendly get‑together to meet other new families and staff before starting school.

If you have any questions about the induction process, please contact the school office.

In‑Year Transfers (Joining Us Mid‑Year)

For children joining us during the school year, we offer a comprehensive induction for both parents and pupils.

Your induction will include

• A tour of the school and classroom visits.
• An opportunity to meet the Headteacher and your child’s class teacher.
• A conversation about our expectations and your child’s needs – what they enjoy, any likes/dislikes and any educational, social or medical support required so we can plan the right provision from day one.

To arrange a visit or discuss availability in specific year groups, please contact the school office.