St Brides C.I.W. Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1. 1Individual Development Plan — a. children with an Individual Development Plan managed by the Local Authority (formerly known as a Statement of Special Educational Need) where the school is named as the most appropriate setting
2. 2Looked after children — b. looked after children or previously looked after children.
3. 3Resident in catchment (Ewenny/St Brides Major) — a. Children who are mainly or fully resident within the communities of Ewenny and St Brides Major as defined by the attached map.
4. 4Moving into catchment — b. Children not currently permanently resident within the designated catchment area of the school whose parents have satisfied the Governing Body (by providing appropriate written evidence such as a rental agreement or confirmation of house purchase), on or before the published closing date for receipt of preference forms, that the child will be taking up sole residence within the catchment area by the commencement of the school term to which the application relates.
5. 5Siblings — Children who will have an older sibling (full, half or step - brother/sister) attending the school at the time of the actual enrolment at school. In the event of oversubscription by applicants from this category alone, the Governors will determine priority and allocate places by reference to the age of the pupil’s youngest sibling in the school, the youngest commanding the highest degree of priority.
6. 6Anglican worship in catchment — a. Children who have a parent who is actively engaged in the life of the Anglican Church and attend a Church in Wales service at least twice a month in the communities of Ewenny and St Brides Major, as defined by the attached map, for a minimum period of six months or each month since moving into the school catchment.
7. 7Anglican worship elsewhere — b. Children who have a parent who is actively engaged in the life of the Anglican Church and attend a service at least twice a month for a minimum period of six months.
8. 8Non-Anglican worship — c. Children who have a parent who is actively engaged in the life of a non-Anglican church or chapel and attend a service at least twice a month for a minimum period of six months. (Applicants applying for a place under categories 7a b and c will be expected to provide a faith reference.)

If two applications tie: Should the number of applications for places still exceed the Admission number of 30, priority will be given in any of the categories above (in order) according to the proximity (as measured by the Local Authority) that applicants live to the school. The Council uses a Geographical Information System (GIS) to calculate home to school distances. Those living nearest the school will have priority.

Where the school is unable to admit all siblings of a multiple birth, none will be admitted. Children will only be considered for admission into the year group that corresponds with their chronological age. Firm offers of places for the 2024/2025 intake will be sent to parents in April 2024. Appeals against the Governors’ decision not to admit a child should be sent to the Clerk of Governors c/o the school, within 21 days of the date of the letter of refusal for consideration by an Independent Appeals Panel. Where an appeal is unsuccessful, further applications for a place will not be considered during the same academic year unless there are significant and material changes in circumstances of parents or the school. Parents whose applications for admission into Reception to start from the beginning of the academic year (also referred to as ‘normal admissions’) are unsuccessful can opt to go on a waiting list in case a place becomes available, but any such waiting list will expire on 30th September. After this date a new application must be made. Such an application will be treated as an ‘in year application’. Unsuccessful applicants for admission into Reception to Year 6 (inclusive) whose application was received outside the normal admissions round (referred to as an ‘in-year application’), will remain on a waiting list until the end of the term in which the child would start school. Once the waiting list expiry date has been reached, should a parent wish their child to continue to be considered for admission, a new application must be submitted. Places are not prioritised on the basis of how long a child has been on a waiting list. Priority is determined in accordance with the oversubscription criteria. Late applications and appeals will only be accepted if there is a good reason for them being late. Nursery Admissions: Admissions to nursery will follow the same set of criteria as the main admissions policy. However, there is no right to appeal if the school does not offer a place. Admission to the nursery does not guarantee a place in Reception the following year. Offers of places up to a maximum of 48 will take place 3 times a year (in June, November and March,) for children who become 3 years old before the start of the appropriate term. Policy states it governs: 2024/2025.

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.