How many pupils attend Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School has 164 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state school. In Wales, closing dates are set locally and differ from one council to another, so check Swansea Council's school admissions pages for how to apply and this year's closing date.

Does Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided 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 Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School?

When Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children (baptised C in W) — Looked after children who are baptised members of the Church in Wales; 2. Other looked after children — Other looked after children; 3. Active communicant Anglican parents — Children whose parent/s are active practising communicant members of the Anglican Church. a) Benefice of St. Mary's, Swansea. b) of churches / parishes in the Archdeaconry of Gower, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 20 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each category those living nearest to the school are accorded higher priority. The measurement will be taken from outside the entrance to the property (house or flat) to the nearest official school entrance. The local authority GIS computer programme is used when undertaking the measurement.

What is the largest ethnic background at Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School?

According to the Welsh Government PLASC 2025-26, 35% of pupils at Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided 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 Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided 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 (baptised C in W) — Looked after children who are baptised members of the Church in Wales.
2Other looked after children — Other looked after children.
3Active communicant Anglican parents — Children whose parent/s are active practising communicant members of the Anglican Church. a) Benefice of St. Mary's, Swansea. b) of churches / parishes in the Archdeaconry of Gower.
4Siblings — Children who have a sibling who is a pupil registered at the school on the date when the applicant child is due to commence school. (See definition of 'sibling').
5Other Christian denomination — Children whose parents attend a church of another Christian denomination.
6Ministry Area residents — Children of parents living within the Ministry Area.
7Parental preference — Children whose parents wish them to attend this school.

If two applications tie: Within each category those living nearest to the school are accorded higher priority. The measurement will be taken from outside the entrance to the property (house or flat) to the nearest official school entrance. The local authority GIS computer programme is used when undertaking the measurement.

For criteria 3 and 5 the governors will seek information about the frequency of attendance at services and degree of involvement in the work of the church and seek confirmation of these details from the local priest or minister on a supplementary form. A member is defined as member of the Church in Wales by registration on the electoral roll of the parish. Supplementary Information form should be returned to Christchurch Primary School by 1 March 2027. Waiting list: unsuccessful children will be offered the opportunity to be placed on a waiting list, maintained in order of the oversubscription criteria, held open until 31 August in the school year of the application. Admission appeals: Parents who are dissatisfied with the decision of the governing body not to admit a child may appeal; the appeal must be forwarded to the Clerk to the Governors of the school, considered by an independent admission appeal panel administered by the Diocesan Board of Education. Policy states it governs: 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.