XII Apostles RCPS Admissions Arrangements

Admissions Arrangements

Click here to open our 2026-2027 Admissions [pdf] Click here to open our Supplementary Faith Form [pdf]

Admissions Timetable 2024-25

Applying for a reception class place for September 2025

If your child was born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021, they will start reception class at the start of the new school year in September 2025.

The online application will open on 30 September 2024.

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 2024 Admissions information circulated.
September 30th 2024 Online application service available
15th January 2025 Closing date for applications
January 2025 to April 2025 Applications processed
16th April 2025 Offers go out by email and letter
By 30th April 2025 Parents to return acceptance slips for offer of school places
15th May 2025 Closing date for appeals
June - July 2025 Appeals heard
September 2025 Admission to school


Wigan LA Admissions Information

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 2024-25

Open Evening Thursday 7th November 2024 6pm in school. This is for parents and carers and not really suitable for children
Open afternoon Wednesday 27th November 2024 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:
Thursday 12th June 2025 2pm
Thursday 19th June 2025 2pm
Thursday 26th June 2025 1pm
Thursday 3rd July 2025 1pm