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Please note: The information in this booklet is relevant and accurate at the time of publication. This booklet is reviewed annually and replaces all previous versions. Some adjustment of policy, regulation, provision and resources may be necessary for, or during, the academic year 2025/2026.
A message from the Director of Education, 1 September 2024
Dear Parent or Guardian
This booklet is designed to assist you in making important decisions about which school your child can attend.
To inform your decision making, we recommend that you visit local schools, read the school prospectus and visit the My Local School website (opens in a new tab)
Prior to making your application, we encourage you to use the transport eligibility checker to consider the transport options available to you. The transport checker can be found here – Transport eligibility checker
Whilst most applications are successful, it is not possible for all applications to succeed.
This booklet explains the process of application and appeal in the event that you do not get your first choice. It is important to note that a successful application to a school does not in any way imply that transport to and from the school is provided.
I wish your child every success in the future.
Steven Richards-Downes
Director for Education
Pembrokeshire County Council
Tel. (01437) 764551
As at April 2024 there were 60 schools in Pembrokeshire serving 9087 Full-time and 872 Part-time Primary pupils, and 7041 Secondary age pupils
Pembrokeshire County Council is the Admission Authority for community and voluntary controlled schools in Pembrokeshire and the Admissions Team deals with all schools’ admissions and transfers, except to voluntary aided schools. The Admission Authority for voluntary aided schools is the governing body of the school concerned.
What you can expect:
What we can expect:
If your child has reached compulsory school age and you are not allocated a place at your preferred school, you have the right of appeal to an independent appeals panel. Any parent (except one whose child has been permanently excluded from two schools) whose child is refused any school place, or young person who is refused a place in a school sixth form, has a statutory right of appeal to an independent appeal panel (this right of appeal does not extend to applications for nursery education). Parents of young people who have had an offer of a place withdrawn also have a right of appeal.
You must submit your appeal in writing. Details of how to appeal will be included with your letter/email of notification and are also included in this booklet. If you are dissatisfied with the service provided you may make an official complaint.
The policies and practices of the County Council relating to the admission and transfer of pupils and the provision of school transport are not discriminatory and comply with the Equality Act 2010.
Information on the teaching of English and Welsh in Pembrokeshire schools is in Part 1, xvi.
If you feel you have been treated unfairly from an equal opportunities point of view in connection with school admissions or transport please contact:
Admissions:
Education Access & Compliance Manager
Tel: 01437 775030
School Transport:
Statutory Transport Officer
Transportation & Environment Directorate
Tel: 01437 764551
The information given on the application form will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. The information on the form will be used for the administration of school admissions or transfers.