School Admissions - Primary (Reception)

Overview

There are seventeen English medium, four Welsh medium and five faith-based schools within Torfaen managed by the council.

Applications for admission to Reception for all Torfaen schools (English Medium / Welsh Medium / Faith based) are to be submitted via Torfaen County Borough Council for 2027 via our online application/paper form.

You can find information about the local authority Primary schools in our Torfaen Admissions Policy 2027/2028

Eligibility

Children normally start primary school at the start of the school year in which their fifth birthday falls (i.e. 1 September to 31 August inclusive).

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Admission dates 2027

• Online applications will go live on - 13th November 2026 (9am)
• Closing date for applications - 15th January 2027 (5pm)
• Decision date – 16th April 2027

Late 2026 admissions

The closing date for placements in September 2026 has now passed, however you can still submit a late application.

To make a late application for September 2026 please download and complete the Primary School Admission Form and return it to school.admissions@torfaen.gov.uk

Contact

If you require any further information then please contact the School Admissions Team on 01495 766915 or email school.admissions@torfaen.gov.uk.

If you are not a Torfaen resident, you will be required to contact your Home Authority to seek advice on how to apply.

Full details of the Authority’s Admission arrangements and related issues such as the provision of school transport can be found in the Torfaen Admissions Policy 2027/2028