Admission to School - Information for Parents 2026-2027
In this section
- Introduction
- SECTION A - Admissions to Carmarthenshire Schools
- When to Apply
- At what age can children start Primary school?
- Admission to secondary schools and sixth form
- Choosing a School and Catchment Areas
- How to Apply
- Awarding Places – Oversubscription Criteria
- Moving / Changing Schools outside the normal admissions arrangements (Mid/in Year Transfers)
- Notification of Offer of a Place at a School
- Appeals Regarding Admission of Pupils to Community / Voluntary Controlled Primary or Secondary Schools
- Admission to Voluntary Aided Schools
- SECTION B - Information on Education and Learning
- Learning Experiences
- The Teaching of Welsh and English in Carmarthenshire Schools
- Public Examinations
- Exclusion of Pupils
- School Activities
- School Leaving Date
- School Governing Bodies
- SECTION C – Services to Pupils
- Carmarthenshire County Council – School Transport Policy
- School Meals & School Essentials Grant
- Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
- School Safeguarding and Attendance Team
- Trust Funds
- The Careers Service
- Carmarthenshire Family Information Service
- The Childcare Offer
- Health & Well-being Promoting Schools Programme
- Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship Education
- SECTION D – Schools and Pupil Summary
- SECTION E - Carmarthenshire Schools: Nursery Schools
- Carmarthenshire Schools: Community, Voluntary Controlled and Voluntary Aided Primary Schools
- Carmarthenshire Schools: Secondary Schools and Voluntary Aided Secondary Schools
- Carmarthenshire Schools: Special Schools
SECTION B - Information on Education and Learning
School Terms and Holiday Dates for 2026/27
Please note that this calendar is subject to any changes that may arise as a result of government policy decisions. Carmarthenshire County Authority does not accept liability for any losses incurred in respect of altered holiday arrangements following such changes.
Autumn Term 2026
Start of Term - Tuesday, 1 September (Inset)
Half Term - Monday, 26 October to Friday, 30 October
Term Ends - Friday, 18 December
74 Days
Spring Term 2027
Start of Term - Monday, 4 January
Half Term - Monday, 8 February to Friday, 12 February
Term Ends - Friday, 19 March
50 Days
Summer Term 2027
Start of Term - Monday, 5 April
Half Term - Monday, 31 May to Friday, 4 June
Term Ends - Tuesday, 20 July
71 Days
Designated INSET Day – 1 September, 2026.
For schools’ specific INSET days, please contact the relevant school. Usually, schools have 4 other INSET days during the academic year (in addition to the designated day).
26 March 2027 (Good Friday)
3 May 2027 (May Day)
