St Patrick'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 children in parish — Baptised Catholic children whose families are residing in St. Patrick’s Parish.
2. 2Baptised Catholic children with sibling in school — Baptised Catholic children with a brother or sister currently in the school.
3. 3Baptised Catholic children residing in Cardiff — Baptised Catholic children not in either of the above categories but residing in the County of Cardiff.
4. 4Baptised Catholic children outside Cardiff — Baptised Catholic children residing outside the County of Cardiff.
5. 5Other Christian denomination children in parish area — Children baptised into other Christian denominations (as defined in notes below) who reside in the areas referred to in Category 1. Applications will not be considered in this 2023/2024 Admissions Policy St. Patrick’s RC Primary School category unless an accompanying letter is provided confi rming baptism. If no letter is received the application will be considered under category 9.
6. 6Other faiths seeking Catholic education — Children of other faiths not listed, who seek a Catholic education.
7. 7Non-baptised children with siblings — Non-baptised children who have brothers or sisters in the school
8. 8Non-baptised children — N on Baptised Children.

If two applications tie: In the event of a tie breaker being required the governors will admit those applicants who live nearest to the school. The distance will be measured from the front door of the reception entrance to the front door of the house or flat of the applicant. In the case of a child whose parents have joint shared responsibility, the parent who has the greater responsibility during the school week and whose residence is nearer the school will be the determining factor. A letter from the parents will have to be provided to confirm that fact. The school will use the Geographical Information System (GIS) to calculate home to school distances in miles. (This is the system applied to all maintained Schools in Cardiff) The shortest walking route is calculated using Ordnance Survey (OS) customised route data from an applicant’s home address to the nearest open school gate. The co-ordinates of an applicant’s home address are determined using the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) AND OS Address Point Data.

Within the following criteria, Looked After Children (LAC) are given priority in accordance with Section 106 of the Education Act 2005 and Education (Admission of Looked After Children) (Wales) Regulations 2009: Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. Confirmation of Baptism will be required for categories 1 to 4, evidenced by a baptism certificate from the relevant parish and confirmation in writing from the current parish priest. Applications for categories 5 and 6 require an accompanying statement of affiliation or reference signed by the minister or church's representative confirming membership. Proof of residency required (Council Tax Statement, utility bills, bank statement or driving license). Applications made via Council's School Admission Portal and the school's own application form. Appeals must be lodged with the Chair of Governors within 15 days of notification; appeals heard within thirty school days by an independent panel. A waiting list is maintained until 30 September in the school year applied for, ranked by oversubscription criteria not date of application. Children with Additional Learning Needs where the school is named on their statement/plan will be automatically admitted, even if this exceeds the admission number.

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.