In-Year Transfers and Secondary School Applications

School Admissions

In Year Admissions

To apply for an 'In Year School Transfer' for your child to join Woodlands, you can complete an e-form application online at :

Cheshire West In Year School Transfer Applications or download the form below and return directly to Woodlands Primary School.

For further information regarding transferring schools, please contact Mrs Rachel Simkins, Clerical Officer on 0151 329 3164 or at r.simkins@woodlands.cheshire.sch.uk

Pupil Allocation Number (PAN)

Woodlands current Pupil Allocation Number is 80 per year group.

Transferring to Secondary School in September 2026

Applications for a Secondary school place can be made to Cheshire West and Chester Council online or in writing from 1st September 2025. The closing date for applications is 31st October 2025. Parents/carers will be able to view allocation of places on 1st March 2026.

For more information on applying for a Secondary School place, please visit:

https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/education-and-learning/school-admissions/transfer-secondary/secondary-admissions.aspx