The deadline for applying for 2024 secondary school places is looming, with all applications needing to be sent off by 11.59 on October 31.
When applying, you may want to consider which schools are the most overcrowded. Department for Education figures show 128 schools were full or over capacity across Merseyside, in the 2021-22 academic year.
Of them, 113 were primary schools and 15 were secondary schools. Across England, 23% of secondary schools, including sixth forms, were at or above capacity last year and The Education Policy Institute said areas with schools operating close to or over capacity see teaching staff facing additional demand.
These are all the Merseyside secondary schools that were full or overcrowded during the 2021-22 academic year. Is your child’s school on the list?
1. St Edward’s College, Liverpool
St Edward’s College had 1071 school places and 1141 pupils. This means it was over capacity by 6.5%. Photo: Monkey Business - stock.adobe.co
2. Formby High School, Sefton
Formby High School had 1088 school places and 1157 pupils. This means it was over capacity by 6.3%. Photo: Google Street View
3. St Hilda’s Church of England High School, Liverpool
St Hilda’s Church of England High School had 1042 school places and 1095 pupils. This means it was over capacity by 5.1%. Photo: Google Street View
4. Holy Family Catholic High School, Sefton
Holy Family Catholic High School had 898 school places and 939 pupils. This means it was over capacity by 4.6%. Photo: Google Street View