School Admissions Policy 2026 -27
In this section
- Meeting Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
- Normal Admissions Arrangements
- Admissions Outside the Normal Admissions Arrangements (Transferring between schools)
- Making an Application
- Over Subscription Criteria
- Appeals Regarding Admission of Pupils to Community / Voluntary Controlled Primary or Secondary Schools
- Schedule of Events Timetable for Normal Admissions Arrangements to Schools 2026-27
- Appendix A
Admission Authorities
The admission of children to schools is controlled by an Admissions Authority.
Carmarthenshire County Council is the Admission Authority for Community schools and Voluntary Controlled schools within Carmarthenshire.
In line with Welsh Government guidelines, from the 2026/27 academic year, a coordinated admission arrangement will be implemented for all schools located within Carmarthenshire. All applications for Voluntary Aided (VA) schools will be made through the Council's online application system, along with Community and Voluntary Controlled schools. The admissions criteria will be determined and set by each individual VA school. Carmarthenshire County Council will assist in the application process and issue any decision made by the individual VA school to parents. The Appeals process will remain with the individual VA schools.
For Voluntary Aided schools, it is each school’s governing body that determines the admission arrangements, details of which are published in the Information for Parents booklet and can be obtained from the respective governing body of the school or the Diocesan Directors of Education for the Church in Wales and the Diocesan Directors of Education for the Catholic schools in Wales.
Neighbouring Local Education Authorities
Given its geographical location, Carmarthenshire shares its borders with other Local Authorities. Should the school you wish your child to attend be in another Authority area, you should contact that Authority.
