St. Monica's Catholic Primary School
Admissions
Admissions at St Monica's Catholic Primary School
We are delighted that you are considering St Monica's Catholic Primary School for your child.
St Monica's is a welcoming Catholic school in the heart of Appleton, Warrington.
Guided by our mission, Loving to Learn; Learning to love like Jesus, we aim to provide a caring, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to flourish.
We warmly welcome applications from families of all faiths and none. We encourage prospective parents to visit our school, meet our staff and experience what makes St Monica's such a special place to learn.
Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. We would be delighted to show you around.
Applying for a Reception place
St Monica's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary-aided school. The Governing Body is the admissions authority and is responsible for determining the school's admission arrangements.
The Published Admission Number (PAN) is 20 children for Reception entry in September 2026, September 2027 and September 2028.
Applications for Reception places are coordinated by the local authority. Parents should apply through their home local authority, even if they are applying for a school in a different local authority area.
For families living in Warrington, applications can be made through:
Warrington Borough Council – Primary School Admissions
Supplementary Information Form
As a Catholic school, St Monica's has admissions criteria which take account of religious affiliation.
Parents applying under the relevant faith-based oversubscription criteria should also complete the school's Supplementary Information Form (SIF), providing supporting evidence as specified in the Admissions Policy.
The form should be returned directly to the school office by the deadline stated in the policy for the relevant admission year.
Completing the Supplementary Information Form does not replace the requirement to submit an application through your home local authority.
Please find the supplementary form below.
Admissions Policies
Our Admissions Policies explain how places are allocated, including the oversubscription criteria, application procedures, arrangements for deferred entry and applications for admission outside a child's normal age group.
Please select the policy for the academic year in which your child would be starting Reception.
In-Year Admissions – Moving Schools
If you are considering moving your child to St Monica's during the school year, or applying for a place in a year group other than Reception, we would be pleased to discuss this with you.
You are welcome to contact the school office to enquire about availability and arrange a visit.
In-year applications are coordinated through Warrington Borough Council. Further information about the application process is available here:
Warrington Borough Council – Moving Schools
Where there are more applications than available places, the school's published oversubscription criteria will apply.
Admissions Appeals
If your child is not offered a place at St Monica's, you have the right to appeal to an independent admissions appeal panel.
Information about the appeals process, including how to submit an appeal, is available from Warrington Borough Council:
School Admission Appeals – Warrington Borough Council
Previous Admissions Decisions
In February 2026, the Office of the Schools Adjudicator approved a variation to St Monica's Published Admission Number, reducing the Reception intake from 30 to 20 for September 2025 and September 2026.
The full determination, dated 11 February 2026, is available below.
Office of the Schools Adjudicator Determination – February 2026
Further Information
If you have any questions about admissions, would like help understanding the application process, or wish to arrange a visit, please contact our school office.
Telephone: 01925 267609
Email: stmonicas_primary@sch.warrington.gov.uk
We look forward to welcoming you to St Monica's.
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