Admissions Arrangements
Click here to open our 2026-2027 Admissions [pdf] Click here to open our 2025-2026 Admissions [pdf] Click here to open our Supplementary Faith Form [pdf]Admissions Timetable 2025-26
Applying for a reception class place for September 2026
If your child was born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, they will start reception class at the start of the new school year in September 2026.
The online application will open on 30 September 2025.
If any of the schools you want your child to go to is a Wigan voluntary aided (church) primary school the governors will need extra information so that they can consider your application against their faith criteria. If you do not give this information your child may be refused a place. If Twelve Apostles is one of your preferred choice you are strongly advised to complete a supplementary information form in the link above.
Application process dates
- September 2025 Admissions information circulated.
- September 30th 2025 Online application service available
- 15th January 2026 Closing date for applications
- January 2026 to April 2026 Applications processed
- 16th April 2026 Offers go out by email and letter
- By 30th April 2026 Parents to return acceptance slips for offer of school places
- 15th May 2026 Closing date for appeals
- June - July 2026 Appeals heard
- September 2026 Admission to school
Information Mid year Admissions
Click here to open our Mid year Admissions Arrangements [pdf]Appeals for a place at an Archdiocese of Liverpool primary school
To appeal for a place at Wigan Catholic primary school in the Archdiocese of Liverpool, you will need to: Visit the Archdiocese of Liverpool website to request an appeal form
Contact the Archdiocese of Liverpool Schools Department by calling 0151 522 1071
Twelve Apostles Transition Programme 2025-26
Open Evening Thursday 6th November 2025 6pm in school. This is for parents and carers and not suitable for children
Open afternoon Wednesday 20th November 2025 2pm for children and parents. This is an opportunity to have a tour of the school with our Year 6 children
Pre School sessions for parents, carers & children:
- Wednesday 10th June 2026 2pm
- Wednesday 17th June 2025 2pm
- Wednesday 24th June 2026 1pm
- Wednesday1st July 2026 1pm