St Cuthbert's R.C. 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. 1Baptised Catholic, in-parish, with sibling — Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St David’s Cathedral who have siblings in the school at the time of admission
2. 2Baptised Catholic, in-parish — Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St David’s Cathedral
3. 3Baptised Catholic, outside parish, with sibling — The baptised Catholic children living outside the parish of St David’s Cathedral who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission
4. 4Baptised Catholic, outside parish — The baptised Catholic children living outside the parish of St David’s Cathedral
5. 5Other Christian faiths with sibling — Children from other Christian faiths who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission.
6. 6Other Christian faiths wanting Catholic education — Children from other Christian faiths whose parents wish them to have a Catholic Education. Each application should be supported by a letter or evidence of practice of worship from their religious leader.
7. 7Other religious tradition — * Children of a religious tradition, other than Christian, who wish to receive education at St Cuthbert’s. Each application should be supported by a letter or evidence of practice of worship from their religious leader.
8. 8Non-baptised/other religious tradition with sibling — * Non Baptised children, including children of a religious tradition, other than Christian who wish to receive education at St Cuthbert’s who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission.
9. 9Non-baptised/other religious tradition, no sibling — * Non-Baptised including children of a religious tradition, other than Christian who wish to receive education at St Cuthbert’s children whose parents wish them to be educated in a Catholic School.

If two applications tie: In the event of the Governors being unable to offer all children in a particular oversubscription category a place then places will offered to multiple births and those children living closest to the school measured from the school gates at Letton Road by the safest walking route as determined by the Local Authority.

Children with an SEN statement naming St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School will be admitted before oversubscription criteria are applied. Looked After and previously Looked After Children are given priority within each oversubscription category. Definition of Sibling: Children who have a sibling on roll at St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School in the September the applicant would begin school, with priority by reference to the youngest sibling in the school (youngest commanding highest priority); sibling connection must be stated on the application form; sibling includes brother/sister, half-brother/sister, step-brother/sister, and adopted or fostered children at the same address. Only applications received by the published closing date will be considered in the initial round of allocation; late applications considered after. Right of Appeal: parents may appeal a refusal by contacting the school for an appeal form, to be returned within 14 days of the decision letter; heard by an independent appeal panel. Waiting List: children not offered a place are placed on a waiting list in the same order as the oversubscription criteria; length of time on the list is not considered; the list is maintained until the end of the school year. Document also references coordinated admissions process for higher preferences, and includes an admission of the minimum age of entry (child's 5th birthday between 1 September and 31 August).

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.