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If you would like to apply for a Local Authority Maintained school that is outside Monmouthshire then you must send your form to Monmouthshire Local Authority. When you return your form to us stating your preference for an out of county school, we will liaise with the relevant authority in order to determine your application. It is advisable to state a second and third preference on your form in case the school you have chosen cannot be offered to you.
This excludes schools that reside within Newport, where you will need to apply directly to Newport Local Authority. You are advised to also apply for a place stating a preference for a Monmouthshire school just in case you are unsuccessful in your application to attend this school. On your application you should clearly record that you are seeking a place in another LA.
If you are applying for an independent school you must apply directly to that school. You are advised to also apply for a place stating a preference for a Monmouthshire school just in case you are unsuccessful in your application to attend an independent school. On your application you should clearly record that you are seeking a place at an independent school.
Please note that an application made to attend an independent school or school outside Monmouthshire will qualify as one of your preferences and will be ranked accordingly.