Applying for a School Place
You can view the admissions and appeals timetable here
Apply for a Primary School Place
This Primary School Admission Round is for Powys learners born between 01/09/2016 - 31/08/2017.
The application process will open on Monday 5th October 2020.
The closing date for the admission round is Friday 8 January 2021.
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.
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.
For further information see the Admissions Information and Arrangements 2021-22 [682KB]
Information on home to school transport can be found here
Apply for a Junior School Place
The Junior School Admission Round is for Powys learners born between 01/09/2013 - 31/08/2014.
The application process will open on Monday 5th October 2020.
The closing date for the admission round is Friday 4th December 2020.
Powys Local Authority arranges admission to junior schools in the Autumn Term before the date of transfer.
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.
For further information see the Admissions Information and Arrangements 2021-22 [682KB]
Information on home to school transport can be found here
Apply for a Secondary School Place
The Secondary School Admission Round is for Powys learners born between 01/09/2009 - 31/08/2010.
Application process will open on Monday 21st September 2020
The closing date for the admission round is Friday 13th November 2020.
Powys Local Authority arranges admission to secondary schools in the Autumn Term before the date of transfer.
Please Note:
- If applying for a place at Newtown High School, please select which campus you wish your child to attend.
- If applying for a place at Ysgol Calon Cymru, please select which campus you wish your child to attend.
- If selecting Ysgol Calon Cymru (Builth Wells Campus) please indicate whether Welsh or English Stream in the Additional Information Box
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.
For further information see the Admissions Information and Arrangements 2021-22 [682KB]
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 [1MB]
Information on home to school transport can be found here
If you are unable to apply online please contact admissions@powys.gov.uk
