Monmouthshire County Council
Thursday 2nd September 2010

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Primary School Admissions

Admissions Guidance

Starting Primary School is one of the most important events in a child's life. As a parent/carer, you will no doubt have a wide range of questions about this transition.

We will admit a child to a maintained primary/infant school in the September following their 4th birthday. Legally, parents can delay the admission of their child until the term following their 5th birthday. However, it is a Council Policy that the child will continue to follow their chronological year group unless exceptional circumstances apply.

Attendance at a feeder nursery does not exclude the need to apply for a Reception place at the School.  Please note that priority for admission is not given to those children attending a feeder nursery.

Please contact the Admissions Team at schoolandstudentaccessunit@monmouthshire.gov.uk or alternatively on 01633 644508 with your enquiry.

We offer guidance to parents/carers of all newcomers to Primary Education in the Starting School Booklet

The booklet holds details of Community Primary Schools
and details of how to apply for a place at a Monmouthshire school. There is also advice on school transport and other support available.