School admissions
Information about initial placement, parental preference, transfer requests and applying for a school place.
Apply for a nursery place
In Swansea all primary schools, including Welsh-medium schools, provide part-time nursery education.
Apply for a school place for Reception or Year 7 (September 2026)
Make an application for a place in a Swansea school for Reception or Year 7 in September 2026.
Apply for a school place mid-year (school transfer)
Changing school during the academic year.
School admission arrangements
Information on admission procedures and criteria for schools in Swansea.
School admissions FAQs
A list of frequently asked questions relating to admissions to schools.
Information for parents 2026 / 2027
This information for parents booklet will assist parents who are seeking a place at a Swansea school and also provide information for parents who have children transferring from nursery to reception, primary to secondary schools for September 2026.
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Last modified on 27 June 2024