St Phillip Evans 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/local area — Baptised Catholic children whose families are residing in: (i) St Philip Evans Parish and the Parish of St Brigid with St Paul. (ii) The area encompassed by Llanishen Reservoir, Nantfawr River, Roath Park Lake and the Eastern Avenue motorway but excluding Glyn Eiddew, Bryn Cyn, Bryn Heulog, Glyn Collen and Pant Glas, both sides of Llandennis Road and Rhydypenau Road.
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 residing outside Cardiff — Baptised Catholic children residing outside the County of Cardiff. Confirmation of Baptism will be required for categories 1 to 4.
5. 5Children baptised into other Christian denominations in the 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 category unless an accompanying letter is provided confirming baptism. If no letter is received the application will be considered under category 9
6. 6Children of other faiths seeking Catholic education — Children of other faiths not listed, who seek a Catholic education.
7. 7Non-baptised children with siblings in school — Non-baptised children who have brothers or sisters in the school
8. 8Non-baptised children — Non 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 through the safest walking route 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.

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 by the provision of a baptism certificate from the relevant parish and confirmation in writing from the current parish priest. For Christians of other denominations, the same principle of proof of baptism or membership of the denomination from a relevant minister applies. Applicants must also submit proof of residency (Council Tax Statement, utility bills, bank statement or driving licence). Pupils with a Statement of SEN naming St Philip Evans RC Primary School will automatically be admitted. A waiting list will be maintained until 30 September in the school year of application, based on the oversubscription criteria, not date of application. Parents have a right of appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel, to be lodged with the Clerk to the Appeal Panel; appeals will be heard within thirty school days. Applications must be made on the school's own application form in addition to the Council's School Admissions Portal preference form.

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.