St Cadoc's Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1. 1Looked after / previously looked after children — Children who are looked after or have been previously looked after.
2. 2Baptised Catholic children in parish, north of Newport Road — Baptised Catholic children living in St Cadoc’s Parish at the time of application and living to the North of Newport Road.
3. 3Baptised Catholic Children — Baptised Catholic Children.
4. 4Children living in parish north of Newport Road — Children living in St Cadoc’s Parish at the time of application and living to the North of Newport Road. Priority will be given to those applications supported by their Faith leader.
5. 5Children whose parents seek Catholic education — Children whose parents seek for them to be educated in a Catholic school.

If two applications tie: If the governing body are unable to admit all applicants who fall into the lowest criterion a tie-breaker will be applied. The governing body will give priority to children living nearest the school as measured by the safest walking route (primary school) and will ask the Local Authority to calculate this. The Local Authority use the GPS system to calculate home school distances in miles.

Children with Statements of Additional/Special Educational Needs (ALN) who are subject to an Individual Development Plan (IDP) where St Cadoc’s Catholic Primary School is named will be admitted (before oversubscription criteria applied). Applications under criteria 2 & 3 must be accompanied by proof of Baptism; Confirmation of Baptism will be required by the provision of a copy of the baptism certificate from the relevant parish or confirmation in writing from the current Parish Priest / Minister. Siblings on roll at the school in the September the applicant would begin school will be given priority in each of the above categories, with priority by reference to the youngest sibling in the school commanding the highest degree of priority. Sibling definition includes brother/sister, half brother/sister, step brother/sister, and adopted or fostered children living at the same address. If, when applying the oversubscription criteria, the last child to be admitted is one of a multiple birth, the governors will admit the other sibling(s). Evidence of permanent residence of the child at the time of application must be supplied; if a child is resident with friends or relatives (for reasons other than guardianship) that address will not be considered. Parents applying for reception September 2027 must apply through Cardiff Council’s School Admission Portal and complete additional information requested on the portal. Offer date is 16th April 2027 unless a higher preference is offered through the coordinated admissions procedure. Appeals must be returned within 10 working days of the decision letter and are heard by an independent appeal panel whose decision is binding.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.