St Gabriel & Raphael R.C.P. 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 children of the Catholic faith — Looked after children and previously looked after children of the Catholic faith.
2. 2Looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children.
3. 3Baptised Catholic children in catchment — Children who are Baptised into the Roman Catholic Church and living in the designated catchment areas for Ss Gabriel and Raphael.
4. 4Baptised siblings — Baptised siblings of Roman Catholic pupils who are already attending the school.
5. 5Siblings of other Christian denominations — Siblings of pupils of other Christian denominations who are already attending the school.
6. 6Siblings of other faiths — Siblings of children of other faiths who are already attending the school.
7. 7Catholic pupils outside catchment — Catholic pupils resident outside the catchment area.
8. 8Other children — Other children.

If two applications tie: If the governors are unable to admit all applicants within a particular category, priority will be given to those residing closest to the school as measured by the safest walking route.

Religious affiliation will need to be demonstrated by the child’s baptismal certificate. * Designated Catchment areas: Ss Gabriel and Raphael serves the academic, cultural, moral, social and spiritual needs of pupils in the Rhondda Fach, Rhondda Fawr, Tonyrefail and Gifach Goch within the Parish of Our Lady of the Valleys. Appeals Procedure: Parents have a statutory right of appeal against a decision not to admit a pupil. Appeals should be addressed to: The Chairperson of the School’s Governing Body, Saints Gabriel and Raphael Catholic Primary School, Primrose Street, Tonypandy. CF40 1BJ. Arrangements will then be made for an independent panel to consider the appeal. Details of the appeals process will be made available to parents when they are notified of a refusal of a place (or if they request such information from the Governing Body). Policy states it governs: September 2027.

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.