School Admissions and Changing Schools
We only accept applications for schools in Carmarthenshire. If you are applying for a school in another County, please contact them directly.
Please remember that even if you have spoken to a school and they have said there are places available, until you’ve made an application and had confirmation from us that your child has been accepted, they cannot start school.
Admissions Application Timetable Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools
| Provision | Date of Birth range | Starting school | Deadline for application | Notification date | Appeals closing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-year old nursery education (Part-time) | 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021 | January, April, September 2024 | 31 July 2023 | October 2023 | No right of appeal |
|
4-year old education 4 to 11 (Full-time) |
1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020 | September 2023, January or April 2024 |
31 January 2023 |
16 April 2023 or the next working day | 30 May 2023 |
| Secondary education (Moving up from primary) | 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2012 | September 2023 | 20 December 2022 | 1 March 2023 or the next working day | 12 April 2023 |
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- Apply for a part-time nursery place (3-year olds)
- Apply for a full-time primary school place (4-years olds)
- Apply for a secondary school place (11-year olds)
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