Applications for a school place need to be made at various stages of a child's education - Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Reception, Infant/Junior Transfers and Secondary.
Applying for reception and secondary Faith School Places
- From September 2026 Applications for voluntary-aided (church) schools can be made through the Citizen Portal for Reception and Secondary (Year 7) places for September 2027. Parents and carers can submit one online application and choose up to three participating faith schools or community , making the process simpler and parents who apply by the published deadline will be notified of the outcome in writing. Read more
To contact the School Admissions Team please ring 01443 281111 or e-mail schooladmissions@rctcbc.gov.uk
For all written correspondence can you please use :- Freepost RCTCBC SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
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Find further information on the journey into Welsh education.
All children are entitled to a part time Nursery place from the start of the term following their third birthday.
All children are entitled to a Nursery place from the September following their third birthday.
Children start the Reception class in Infant or Primary Schools the September following their fourth birthday.
Children in Year 2 of an Infant School need to apply for a place at a Junior or Primary School.
Children start Secondary School in the September following their eleventh birthday.
Find provision available for early years.
Thinking about Welsh medium education for your child? Our booklet covers the benefits of choosing Welsh medium education and discusses some common concerns parents have. View Being Bilingual Booklet
The Rhondda Cynon Taf Admission Forum plays a key role in ensuring a fair admissions system that is easy and straightforward for parents to understand.