How many pupils attend Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School?

Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School has 86 pupils on roll.

Where is Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School located?

Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School is located in Llanelli, SA15 3BL, Carmarthenshire.

How do I apply to Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School?

Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School is a state school. In Wales, closing dates are set locally and differ from one council to another, so check Carmarthenshire Council's school admissions pages for how to apply and this year's closing date.

Does Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School has a religious character of Church in Wales. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School?

When Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked After Children; 2. Siblings — Pupils with a sibling (full, half or stepbrother or sister, adopted and fostered children) who will be in the school at the time of admissions; 3. Catchment area — Children who reside within the catchment area as indicated on the LA map which can be viewed at the school or on the Carmarthenshire County Council website, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 21 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School?

According to the Welsh Government PLASC 2025-26 (counts are rounded to the nearest 5), about 50 pupils aged 5 and over at Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Pentip V.A. C.I.W. 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.

1Looked after children — Looked After Children.
2Siblings — Pupils with a sibling (full, half or stepbrother or sister, adopted and fostered children) who will be in the school at the time of admissions.
3Catchment area — Children who reside within the catchment area as indicated on the LA map which can be viewed at the school or on the Carmarthenshire County Council website.
4Baptised Church in Wales children in the Deanery of Kidwelly — Baptised, Church in Wales children in the Deanery of Kidwelly, a map of which can be found on the St David's Diocese website.
5Other denominations supporting the school's Christian ethos — Children of parents of other denominations who wish to share in and support the Christian ethos and traditions of the school. (Supported by a reference from the family's church representative)

Admissions are the responsibility of the Governing Body. The Admission Number for entry at present is 21 into any one year group. Pentip is primarily a Voluntary Aided Church in Wales school, serving the Deanery of Bro Lliedi and the Llanelli area as indicated on the LA map. Admission applications are considered by the governing body in the Autumn Term preceding the academic year of entry. NOTE the document names two different deaneries: the school is described as serving the Deanery of Bro Lliedi, while criterion 4 gives priority to baptised Church in Wales children in the Deanery of Kidwelly. Both are recorded as printed.

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.

Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School?: Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School has 86 pupils on roll.
Where is Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School located?: Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School is located in Llanelli, SA15 3BL, Carmarthenshire.
How do I apply to Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School?: Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School is a state school. In Wales, closing dates are set locally and differ from one council to another, so check Carmarthenshire Council's school admissions pages for how to apply and this year's closing date.
Does Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School has a religious character of Church in Wales. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School?: When Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked After Children; 2. Siblings — Pupils with a sibling (full, half or stepbrother or sister, adopted and fostered children) who will be in the school at the time of admissions; 3. Catchment area — Children who reside within the catchment area as indicated on the LA map which can be viewed at the school or on the Carmarthenshire County Council website, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 21 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School?: According to the Welsh Government PLASC 2025-26 (counts are rounded to the nearest 5), about 50 pupils aged 5 and over at Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Pentip V.A. C.I.W. 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.

1Looked after children — Looked After Children.
2Siblings — Pupils with a sibling (full, half or stepbrother or sister, adopted and fostered children) who will be in the school at the time of admissions.
3Catchment area — Children who reside within the catchment area as indicated on the LA map which can be viewed at the school or on the Carmarthenshire County Council website.
4Baptised Church in Wales children in the Deanery of Kidwelly — Baptised, Church in Wales children in the Deanery of Kidwelly, a map of which can be found on the St David's Diocese website.
5Other denominations supporting the school's Christian ethos — Children of parents of other denominations who wish to share in and support the Christian ethos and traditions of the school. (Supported by a reference from the family's church representative)

Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School?: Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School has 86 pupils on roll.
Where is Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School located?: Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School is located in Llanelli, SA15 3BL, Carmarthenshire.
How do I apply to Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School?: Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School is a state school. In Wales, closing dates are set locally and differ from one council to another, so check Carmarthenshire Council's school admissions pages for how to apply and this year's closing date.
Does Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School has a religious character of Church in Wales. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School?: When Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked After Children; 2. Siblings — Pupils with a sibling (full, half or stepbrother or sister, adopted and fostered children) who will be in the school at the time of admissions; 3. Catchment area — Children who reside within the catchment area as indicated on the LA map which can be viewed at the school or on the Carmarthenshire County Council website, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 21 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School?: According to the Welsh Government PLASC 2025-26 (counts are rounded to the nearest 5), about 50 pupils aged 5 and over at Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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