School Admissions - Primary (Reception)

Overview

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

Governing Bodies of voluntary aided/faith schools within Torfaen have responsibility for their own admission arrangements and application forms must be requested directly from the school and returned to the school of your choice.

You can find information about the local authority Primary schools in our Parents / Carers Information Booklet 2025/2026.

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).

Apply

September 2025

The closing date for placements in September 2025 has now passed, however you can still submit a late application.

• Decision date for on time applications – Wednesday 16 April 2025

Late 2025 admissions

To make a late application for September 2025 please download and complete the Primary School Admission Form and return it to school.admissions@torfaen.gov.uk

Admission dates 2026

• Online applications will go live on Thursday 13th November 2025 (9am)
• Closing date for applications Thursday 15th January 2026 (5pm)
• Decision date – Thursday 16th April 2026*

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 wish to apply for a school outside of Torfaen, 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 Parents / Carers Information Booklet 2025/2026