Liverpool school places: The 13 Liverpool primary schools that are the hardest to get into

Department for Education figures reveal the trickiest primary schools to get into in Liverpool.

Published 3rd Jan 2024, 11:27 GMT

Updated 3rd Jan 2024, 11:33 GMT

Department for Education figures reveal the hardest primary schools to get into in Liverpool as the deadline for 2024-25 applications looms.

A record number of primary-aged pupils across the country received a place at their preferred school for 2023-24 – some 92.5% were offered their first choice, up from 92.2% in 2022-23 and the highest figure since 2014-15.

However, there was also a record low number of applications, with just 568,560 children fighting for the school places.

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In Liverpool, the rate was lower than the national average as 4,538 of 5,194 children (87.4%) secured a place at their first preference, leaving many disappointed.

Here are the primary schools in Liverpool which were hardest to get into, based on Department for Education figures* showing the proportion of families putting it as their first choice who were successful in getting a place.

*Figures were released in June 2023 and relate to offers for primary school entry in September 2023

At Liverpool College, which caters for girls and boys ages 4-19, just 29% of parents who made it their first choice were offered a place for their child. A total of 196 applicants had the school as their first choice but did not get in.

1. Liverpool College

At Liverpool College, which caters for girls and boys ages 4-19, just 29% of parents who made it their first choice were offered a place for their child. A total of 196 applicants had the school as their first choice but did not get in. Photo: Google Street View

At Runnymede St Edward’s Catholic Primary School, just 48% of parents who made it their first choice were offered a place for their child. A total of 63 applicants had the school as their first choice but did not get in.

2. Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School

At Runnymede St Edward’s Catholic Primary School, just 48% of parents who made it their first choice were offered a place for their child. A total of 63 applicants had the school as their first choice but did not get in. Photo: Google Street View

At Lipa Primary and High School, just 59% of parents who made it their first choice were offered a place for their child. A total of 31 applicants had the school as their first choice but did not get in.

3. Lipa Primary and High School

At Lipa Primary and High School, just 59% of parents who made it their first choice were offered a place for their child. A total of 31 applicants had the school as their first choice but did not get in. Photo: LIPA

At Whitefield Primary School, just 59% of parents who made it their first choice were offered a place for their child. A total of 31 applicants had the school as their first choice but did not get in.

4. Whitefield Primary School

At Whitefield Primary School, just 59% of parents who made it their first choice were offered a place for their child. A total of 31 applicants had the school as their first choice but did not get in. Photo: Google Street View