If you would like to make an application to join our school, you need to complete an application form on your councils website. This will be based on where you live e.g. If you live in the Wirral it is Wirral LEA, If you live in Cheshire it is CWAC.
It is important to note that all applications are dealt with equally as per our school admissions policy. A copy of which can be downloaded using the link below. Whether you live in Wirral or Cheshire makes no difference to how your application is dealt with.
An opportunity for students to make friends, meet staff and find their way around.
On the first day of term we have only year 7 pupils in to help them find their feet.
A place where pupils can eat their lunch, catch up and meet other year 7 students.
All of South Wirral High School’s applications are handled by Wirral Education Authority. Some important points to know about the application process:
| Event | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Applications Window Opens | 1st September |
| Application Window Closes | 31st October |
| Parents informed of places | 1st March |
| Appeals Window | 1st March – 31st March |
Wirral Based Families
For parents who live in Wirral please visit Wirral Council’s website using the link below:
Cheshire Based Families
For parents who live in Cheshire please visit Cheshire Council’s website using the link below:
Admissions for South Wirral High School are handled by Wirral LA. You will need to appeal/make a late application to South Wirral High School via one of the two routes below depending on where you live.
If you live in Wirral follow the steps below:
If you live in Cheshire follow the steps below:
If parents would like to appeal and make a late application to another school, like South Wirral High School, they should do so by emailing admissions@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk with their request.
These applications will then be sent over to Wirral LEA for applications to be reviewed.
The Cheshire West admissions team can also be contacted on 0300 123 7039.