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Welcome to Admissions
Choosing the right school to move into secondary education is a very important decision, and our staff are delighted to help anyone considering becoming part of the Salesian Academy of St John Bosco to gather the right information to make the best decision for their family.
We look forward to speaking to you, answering your questions and showing you the opportunities open to every pupil at SASJB.
Throughout the admissions process, our administration team are there to support you - to arrange a school tour, a meeting with our Headteacher, register you to attend our Open Evening or invite you to one of our school events.
If you have any questions at all about life at our school or the admissions process, please do not hesitate to call us on 0151 521 3088, or email the team at admin@sjb.pfcmat.org
If you would like to apply for a place for your child/children at The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco you can do via an online admissions form here:
Applications for Year 7 places close on 31st October each year for the following September, for late applications, transfers or in-year applications see Sefton Council's information and application forms here:
In-Year Admissions and School Transfers
Supplementary Information Form
For our full admission policy please see below:
Academy Admissions Criteria 2024-2025
Academy Admissions Criteria 2025-2026
Our school follows Sefton Council's admissions process - you can find further information on their website via the links above.
Our school is founded upon Catholic principles of respect, understanding, affection, happiness and humour; we live out these values every day and can't wait to share this vision with new pupils and local families.
Admissions
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Admissions Consultation 2026-27
Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust has launched a consultation on admissions arrangements for pupils applying for school places for the academic year starting in September 2026, and beyond. There are changes to the oversubscription criteria but not to overall Published Admission Number.
Consultation documentation can be found via the link below.
Updated 18/12/24: Pope Francis Admission Arrangements Consultation for September 2026
Pope Francis Admission Arrangements Consultation for September 2026
Archdiocesan Consultations Page
The consultation will open on Monday 9th December 2024 and close on Friday 31st January 2025.
Details on how to comment on the proposed admission arrangements are contained within the consultation document. Please include the words 'Admissions consultation' in the subject line.
Supplementary Information Form 2026-27
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