School Admissions - Secondary

Overview

There are four English medium, one Welsh medium and one 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 transfer from primary to secondary school at the start of the school year in which their twelfth birthday falls (i.e. 1 September to 31 August inclusive).

Apply

In-year transfer

For admission to secondary school outside the annual admissions round, you will need to make an in-year transfer application.

September 2026

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

• Decision date for on time applications – Monday 2nd March 2026

Late 2026 admissions

To make a late Secondary application for September 2026 please download and complete the Secondary 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 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.