How to apply for a place at the College
SJP is an oversubscribed Catholic comprehensive Voluntary-Aided. The Governors are responsible for Admissions and they consider applications according to criteria agreed by the College and the Diocese of Shrewsbury. The Governors consider these applications in a priority order made available to Wirral Local Authority.
For 2019/2020 the Planned Admission number has been set at 270
For 2020/2021 the Planned Admission number has been set at 270.
Please click on the images below to view our Admissions Policy and FAQ document.
| Admissions Policy 2020/21 | Admissions Policy FAQ |
| Admissions Policy 2019/20 | Admissions Policy FAQ |
Admissions for pupils in Year 7 – September 2019
Appeals
(click here) for Admissions Policy 2019
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2019/2020 Preferences:
For 2019/2020 we received the following preferences:
1st Preference - 327 2nd Preference - 257
3rd Preference - 143
The planned admission number for 2019/2020 was 270
5 pupils were admitted by the Independent Appeals Panel.
2018/2019 Preferences:
For 2018/2019 we received the following preferences:
1st Preference - 373 2nd Preference - 212
3rd Preference - 146
The planned admission number for 2018/2019 was 255
19 pupils were admitted by the Independent Appeals Panel.
2017/2018 Preferences:
For 2017/2018 we received the following preferences:
1st Preference - 405 2nd Preference - 158
3rd Preference - 237
The planned admission number for 2017/2018 was 255
23 pupils were admitted by the Independent Appeals Panel.
2016/2017 Preferences:
For 2016/2017 we received the following preferences:
1st Preference - 387 2nd Preference - 290
3rd Preference - 175
The planned admission number for 2016/2017 was 235
24 pupils were admitted by the Independent Appeals Panel.
2015/2016 Preferences:
For 2015/2016 we received the following preferences:
1st Preference - 371 2nd Preference - 256
3rd Preference - 160
The planned admission number for 2015/2016 was 235
32 pupils were admitted by the Independent Appeals Panel.
2014/2015 Preferences:
For 2014/2015 we received the following preferences:
1st Preference - 365 2nd Preference - 240
3rd Preference - 149
The planned admission number for 2014/2015 was 235
26 pupils were admitted by the Independent Appeals Panel.
2013/2014 Preferences:
For 2013/2014 we received the following preferences:
1st Preference - 315 2nd Preference - 227
3rd Preference - 152
The planned admission number for 2013/2014 was 235
22 pupils were admitted by the Independent Appeals Panel.
2012/2013 Preferences:
For 2013/2013 we received the following preferences:
1st Preference - 277 2nd Preference - 237
3rd Preference - 181 4th Preference – 70
5th Preference - 38
The planned admission number for 2012/2013 was 235
37 pupils were admitted by the Independent Appeals Panel.
If you would like to visit the College to discuss admissions then please call Mr S Rylance our Admissions Officer on 0151 645 5049.
A New Parents’ Evening is held each July for all new Year 7 pupils and their families. Pupils are admitted to other Year groups only if places are available.