Applying for a School Place
You can view the admissions and appeals timetable here
Apply for Pre School (3 and 4 Yr olds) Early Years Education
Admissions Information and Arrangements 2022-23 [587KB]
Find out how to apply for a Pre-school place here
Apply for a Primary School Place
The Primary School Admission Round for Powys learners born between 01/09/17 - 31/08/18 opens on Monday, 4 October 2021.
The closing date for the admission round is Friday, 7 January 2022.
Powys Local Authority has one primary school intake in each school year, which is at the beginning of the Autumn Term after a child has attained their 4th birthday.
Please Note:
Primary School Common offer date is Tuesday, 19 April 2022.
Having a place at a nursery or pre-school class does not guarantee a place in the main school at age 4. You will still need to apply for a place in the main school. If you don't apply for a place, and your preferred school is full, preference will be given to those who have applied.
Apply for a Primary School Place
Apply for a Primary School Place
For further information see the
Admissions Information and Arrangements 2022-23 [587KB]
Information on home to school transport can be found here
Apply for a Junior School Place
The Junior School Admission Round for Powys learners born between 01/09/14 - 31/08/15 opens on Monday, 4 October 2021.
The closing date for the admission round will be Friday, 7 January 2022.
Powys Local Authority arranges admission to junior schools in the Autumn Term before the date of transfer.
Please Note:
Junior School Common Offer Date is Tuesday, 19 April 2022.
Having a place in the Infant School does not guarantee a place in the Junior School. You will still need to apply for a place in the Junior school. If you don't apply for a place, and your preferred school is full, preference will be given to those who have applied.
Apply for a Junior School Place
Apply for a Junior School Place
For further information see the
Admissions Information and Arrangements 2022-23 [587KB]
Information on home to school transport can be found here
Apply for a Secondary School Place
The Secondary School Admission Round for Powys learners born between 01/09/10 - 31/08/11 opens on Monday, 20 September 2021.
The closing date for the admission round is Friday, 12 November 2021.
Powys Local Authority arranges admission to secondary schools in the Autumn Term before the date of transfer.
Please Note:
Secondary School Common Offer Date is Tuesday 1 March 2022.
Pupils must live in the allocation area of the feeder primary school to be in the allocation area of the secondary school. You should keep this in mind as it affects the availability of school transport.
Apply for a Secondary School Place Apply for a Secondary School Place
For further information see the
Admissions Information and Arrangements 2022-23 [587KB]
Information on home to school transport can be found here
Apply for an In-year Transfer
Home residence is not changing: If you wish to transfer your child to a different school at any time (except due to moving house), you should discuss this with the Headteacher of your current school. Then you should approach the Headteacher of your chosen school and discuss the possibility of admission, explaining why you want to change schools.
Home residence is changing: Where a request is made because of a change of address, please ensure that adequate notice is given for the transfer to be considered and arranged. The Admissions Team are unable to consider applications until confirmation of a moving date has been received.
If your application for transfer is approved, your child will change schools at the beginning of a term or half term.
Apply for 'In-year transfer' here Application form for a school place
For further information see the
Admissions Information and Arrangements 2021-22 [415KB]
Information on home to school transport can be found here
If you are unable to apply online please contact admissions@powys.gov.uk
