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Pembrokeshire County Council

Children & Schools Admission to schools in Pembrokeshire

Information for Parents

2017-2018 Admissions to Schools Service www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/education

Ysgol Llandudoch

A.

Pembroke Dock

Milford Haven

Haverfordwest

Crymych

Pembroke Dock C.P. Pennar Community School St Mary’s R.C.

Hakin CP Hubberston VC Milford Haven C.P.J.M. The Meads C.P.I. Hakin/Hubberston C.P. St Francis R.C. Milford Haven School

Fenton C.P. Mount Airey C.P.I. Prendergast C.P. Ysgol Glan Cleddau Haverfordwest J.M.V.C. Mary Immaculate R.C. St Mark’s V.A. Portfield Special School Tasker Milward School Sir Thomas Picton

Ysgol y Frenni Ysgol y Preseli

Pembroke Gelli Aur Golden Grove C.P. Monkton Priory C.P. Pembroke School

Tenby Tenby Church in Wales VC Ysgol Hafan y Mor St Teilo’s R.C. Greenhill School

St Davids Ysgol Bro Dewi Ysgol Dewi Sant

Fishguard Holy Name R.C. Ysgol Glannau Gwaun Ysgol Bro Gwaun

Neyland Neyland Community School Pembrokeshire Learning Centre

Foreword

A message from the

Director for Children and Schools

1st September 2016

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 mylocalschool.wales.gov.uk 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.

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I wish your child every success in the future.

This booklet is reviewed and published annually and is correct at the time of going to press. This booklet replaces all previous versions.

Kate Evan-Hughes Director for Children and Schools Pembrokeshire County Council County Hall Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire SA61 1TP Tel. (01437) 764551 Website: www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/education ON-Line Application At the time of publication the Local Authority are considering an on-line application process, this is planned to be implemented before the 2017-2018 academic year.

Parents are advised to check the Pembrokeshire County Council website for any updates.

Further copies of this booklet are available from the County Council's Contact Centre telephone: 01437 764551 online: www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/education any Pembrokeshire County Council Customer Service Centre or at any Pembrokeshire school.

For a copy of this publication in Braille, in larger print or audio tape or an alternative language please contact Pembrokeshire County Council on (01437) 776613 -2-

Index Page Map showing location of Pembrokeshire schools........................................ inside front cover Message from the Director for Children and Schools ............................................................ 01 Local Charter – Admissions to Schools Service .................................................................... 05 Equal opportunities and Data Protection................................................................................ 07

PART 1 – Choosing a school and applying for admission i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) vii) viii) ix) x) xi) xii) xiii) xiv)

When can my child start school? .............................................................................. 08 How do I obtain a school place for my 3 year old child? ............................................ 09 How do I choose a school for my child? .................................................................... 10 How do I apply for a Reception place for my child? .................................................. 11 When should I apply for a place at my preferred school? .......................................... 13 Will my child be eligible for school transport? ............................................................ 14 Do schools have a limit upon the number of pupils that can be admitted? ................ 14 How are school places allocated? ............................................................................ 14 How will I be told the outcome of my application for a school place? ........................ 17 If I miss the published admission deadline, how will my application be dealt with? ..........17 Can I apply for a school outside Pembrokeshire? ...................................................... 18 What are Clusters of Schools? .................................................................................. 18 What if I want a Church influenced education for my children? .................................. 19 How do I determine the language category of a school? ............................................ 19

PART 2 – Policies and law i) At what age does my child legally have to attend school? ........................................ 21 ii) Can my child be educated in a different year group? ................................................ 21 iii) How does the County Council meet my parental preference? .................................. 21 iv) Are there class size limits in schools? ...................................................................... 22 v) Why do you need to know about parental responsibility for my child? ...................... 22 vi) Legal/known name of child ...................................................................................... 23 vii) What provision do you make for UK Service Personnel? ............................................ 23 viii) What provision do you make for Gypsy & Traveller families? ...................................... 24 ix) What are the rights of children from overseas? ........................................................ 24 x) What are my rights of appeal? .................................................................................. 24 xi) Will school meals be available to my child? .............................................................. 25 xii) How can I find out about free school meals entitlement? .......................................... 27 xiii) Will my child wear school uniform? .......................................................................... 27 xiv) What financial assistance might I be eligible for? ...................................................... 28 xv) What public examinations will my child take? ............................................................ 28 xvi) What if my child has Additional Learning Needs? ...................................................... 29 xvii) What child protection arrangements are in place?...................................................... 31 xviii) What charges might I have to pay? .......................................................................... 31 -3-

PART 3 – Transfers between schools i) ii) iii) iv)

What is the procedure if I want to move my child to another school? ........................ 32 How do I add my child's name to the Waiting List? .................................................... 33 How do I arrange for my child to transfer to junior school? ........................................ 33 How do I arrange for my child to transfer to secondary school? ................................ 33

PART 4 – School transport i) Introduction ............................................................................................................ 35 ii) Walking distances .................................................................................................... 35 iii) Suitable school ........................................................................................................ 36 iv) Parental preference for a different school .................................................................. 36 v) Nature of transport provision .................................................................................... 36 vi) Safe walking routes .................................................................................................. 36 vii) Welsh medium schools ............................................................................................ 37 viii) Voluntary aided schools ............................................................................................ 37 ix) Transport for learners aged 16+ ................................................................................ 37 x) Pupils with Special Educational Needs ...................................................................... 38 xi) Transport on medical grounds .................................................................................. 39 xii) Concessionary travel ................................................................................................ 39 xiii) Schools in neighbouring authorities .......................................................................... 40 xiv) Change of address .................................................................................................... 40 xv) Pupils under compulsory school age ........................................................................ 40 xvi) Codes of Conduct ...................................................................................................... 40 xvii) Bus passes .............................................................................................................. 43 xviii) Pick up points .......................................................................................................... 43 xix) Behaviour on school buses ...................................................................................... 43 xx) Damage .................................................................................................................... 44 xxi) Parental responsibility in relation to transport ............................................................ 44 xxii) Financial circumstances ............................................................................................ 45 xxiii) Transport appeals .................................................................................................... 45 xxiv) Review of transport routes ........................................................................................ 45 xxv) Inclement weather .................................................................................................... 45

PART 5 – Term dates and school holidays 2017-18 .................. 46 Appendices Appendix 1 - Explanation of terminology .......................................................................... 47 Appendix 2 - Admission arrangements and oversubscription criteria of voluntary aided schools .............................................................................. 48 Appendix 3 - Language Categories .................................................................................. 60 Appendix 4 - List of schools in Pembrokeshire ................................................................ 64 -4-

Local Charter – Admissions to Schools Service As at January 2016 there were 70 schools in Pembrokeshire serving 9685 Full-time and 1088 Part-time Primary pupils, and 6943 Secondary age pupils. Pembrokeshire County Council is the Admission Authority for community and voluntary controlled schools in Pembrokeshire and the Admissions and Planning Places Unit 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.

You can expect:  to receive reliable and impartial advice about schools and expressing a preference  to have your application for a school place handled fairly and efficiently  that the offer of a place will be made in good time (subject to your application being received in time)  a place in your preferred school, unless there are more applications than the admission number will allow entry. If this occurs, all applications will be assessed against the oversubscription criteria  to be informed of the County Council’s policies relating to admissions and school transport  to be informed how to receive a school prospectus and how to arrange a school visit and other relevant information relating to schools in Pembrokeshire  information relating to the right of appeal, to an independent appeals panel, if you are not allocated a place at your preferred school  an open, fair and effective complaints procedure if you are not satisfied with the services you receive.

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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 or 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 of notification and are also included in this booklet. If you are dissatisfied with the service provided you may make an official complaint.

The County Council has a Complaints, Compliments and Comments procedure, available on request.

PLEASE NOTE: The information in this booklet is relevant and accurate at the time of publication. This booklet is reviewed annualy and replaces all previous versions. Some adjustment of policy, regulation, provision and resources may be necessary for, or during, the academic year 2017/18.

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Equal opportunities and Data Protection 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 contained in Appendix 3 (page 60) of this booklet.

If you feel you have been treated unfairly from an equal opportunities point of view in connection with school admissions or transport please contact: Huw Jones, Professional Officer – Planning Places and Admissions Children and Schools Directorate County Hall, Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire SA61 1TP Tel: 01437 764551 Email: admissions@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Data Protection The information given on the application form will be held by the Council subject to the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. The information on the form will be used for the administration of school admissions or transfers with School Transport, Free School Meal Services, Social Services, School Health Service (including Child Health & School Nurses) for confirmation of records and other council departments for statistical monitoring purposes only.

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Part 1 - Choose and apply i)

When can my child start school?

In Pembrokeshire, children are eligible to attend school on a part-time basis from the first term after their third birthday and full-time basis from the first term after their fourth birthday. Please note that compulsory education commences from the term following their fifth birthday. The date of your child’s birthday determines when he or she can start school, regardless of the date when the term starts and the table below shows when your child may be admitted to school. A timetable of Deadlines and Notifications can be found in section 1v (page 13). Parents can opt to defer their child’s start date anytime up until the child is of compulsory school age; for more information please contact the Admissions Officer.

Child’s birthday falls between 1 April - 31 August 1 September - 31 December 1 January - 31 March

Nursery Admission Term Autumn Spring Summer

Most areas of Pembrokeshire are served by primary schools catering for pupils from 3+ to 11 years and children may attend full time at the age of four, or part time at the age of three, at those schools able to admit three year olds. Where arrangements exist between schools and private early years providers, pupils may commence at the school setting at the beginning of the second or third term following a child’s third birthday.

You should contact the Admissions Officer to check on the specific arrangements for individual schools.

The law does not require a child to start full time education until the beginning of the school term following the child's fifth birthday. However, pupils are provided with a full-time place the term after the age of four years and are strongly encouraged to attend full time in order to receive the full benefits of Foundation Phase education and experiences. The age range of each school is shown on the schools list in Appendix 4 (page 64) of this booklet.

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ii) How do I obtain a school place for my three year old child?

Every three year old child in Wales is entitled to a free part time educational place for a minimum of ten hours per week. This will normally be available in your catchment area school, whilst living in a school’s catchment area does not guarantee admission to the school it is an important factor as it will give the application a higher priority than those who live outside the catchment area, information can be accessed via the Pembrokeshire County Council's website www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/education. If your local school does not admit three year old children you can access, a free part time place in an Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership approved setting in the non maintained sector, e.g. a playgroup/private day nursery. There is only one place available per child.

You will be asked to supply a copy of your child's full birth certificate (and change of name deed if appropriate) this will be checked for the legal name of child, date of birth and parental responsibility, the admissions office will note on the records that the certificate has been seen and any copies destroyed.

Further information about early years’ places in the non maintained sector may be obtained from: Pembrokeshire Family Information Service (FIS), Turret 0G, County Hall, Haverfordwest, SA61 1TP. Tel: 01437 770014 Email: fis@pembrokeshire.gov.uk Web: www.pembsfamilyinfo.co.uk The Family Information Service (FIS) is a free, impartial service giving detailed information on registered childcare provision in Pembrokeshire as well as general information on a wide range of services for children aged 0-19 years and their families in the county.

The Flying Start programme offers enhanced services to families who live in the specified areas who have a child between the ages of 0-4 years: There are four core elements: • Free quality Child Care for up to 2.5 hours a day, for eligible children between the ages of 2-3 years, at a registered Flying Start playgroup • An enhanced Health Visiting Service • Parenting skills • Early language development -9-

Childcare: From the term after their second birthday each child will be offered a place at a registered Flying Start playgroup for 12.5hrs a week over five days for up to 39 weeks a year.

Health: Your child’s wellbeing comes first, the health team will offer extra support and advice throughout pregnancy and the first four years of your child’s life.

Parenting: Flying Start offers a variety of parenting support services where parents pick up advice and skills, swap ideas and share common experiences through our structured groups and informal groups such as Parent & Toddler’s and Baby Massage.

Early Language Development: Early Language Development is supported through a range of activities including play, crafts, songs and stories in a group setting or in your home.

Pease contact the Flying Start Information Officer to see if you are eligible for the Flying Start Project on 01437 770004. iii) How do I choose a school for my child?

Each school in Pembrokeshire serves a defined area, known as its catchment area. The exception to this is Ysgol y Preseli. As it is the county’s designated bilingual secondary school, Ysgol y Preseli effectively serves all pupils accessing Welsh medium education in Pembrokeshire primary schools see schools list (see Appendix 3 (page 60) for language category). Details of the area served by each school are available at the school, or on the County Council’s website. Most pupils attend the catchment school serving their area, but you may express a preference for a different school. Before doing so, you should read the Clusters of Schools (page 18) and School Transport (page 37) sections of this booklet, which consider the educational and transport implications of your child’s attendance at your preferred school.

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     

The age range of each school The number of pupils on roll The capacity of the school and resulting admission number The number of written applications for places at the school The number of appeals made, and the number that were successful The school’s language category

If you are considering moving into the north east of Pembrokeshire, you need to be aware that Welsh is the main medium of life and work in schools in that area.

You are advised to contact the school you are considering in order to obtain a copy of their prospectus and arrange with the relevant headteacher to visit the school before making your decision.

In addition you may obtain independent information on a school’s performance by visiting the ESTYN website in order to view the findings of its most recent inspection report. ESTYN is the office of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales - www.estyn.gov.uk. You may also visit the My Local School website mylocalschool.wales.gov.uk. iv) How do I apply for a Reception place for my child?

Whether you want your child to attend your catchment area school or a different school, you must apply to the Admissions Officer, you may indicate your preferred choice of 1, 2 or 3 schools. You may apply by using the admission application form (RE1) which is available from a range of County Council buildings, including your preferred school; alternatively it can be downloaded from our website or via the online system.

Application forms for places in community or voluntary controlled schools must be returned to the Admissions Officer by the deadline shown in section 1v (page 13).

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admission must be made by means of a completed application form (online or hardcopy). Please note that telling the headteacher of your preferred school is insufficient to secure a place and that whilst the application form can be returned to the preferred school, the Headteacher is unable to make a decision on the place offered.

You may be asked to provide proof of your address, e.g. in the form of recent utility bills, when applying for a school place. In addition, if you are making your first application for a place in a Pembrokeshire maintained school, you MUST provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate, if not already supplied at the nursery application stage.

You may express preference for more than one school. All applicants will be admitted to a school unless the Admission Number for that school is exceeded. The County Council will then allocate places according to the oversubscription criteria shown in section 1viii (page 15). You may express a preference for Welsh Medium education or for a Church school.

If your child is admitted to Nursery education at a school, you must re-apply for a Reception place. The Reception year Class starts the Autumn Term of the academic year in which a child attains the age of 5.

If there are more applications than Reception places available, the oversubscription criteria explained in section 1viii (page 15) will be applied.

Once a School place has been agreed and you wish to defer entry to school, this must be made in writing to the admissions office and can only be deferred within the academic year, otherwise a new application must be made. If the pupils have not started at the school within four weeks of the agreed start date the place may be withdrawn.

A school place may be withdrawn if a parent gives incorrect or fraudulent information when applying for admission. You may be required to provide proof of your address in connection with your application for a school place.

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v) When should I apply for a place at my preferred school?

Admissions Application Timetable Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools Provision

Nursery Place (NP1 Form) Reception Place (RE1 Form) Infant to Junior Transfer (IJT1 Form) (as applicable)

Secondary Education Transfer (SST1 Form)

Children Born Between 1 Sept 2014 to 31 Aug 2015 1 Sept 2012 to 31 Aug 2013 1 Sept 2009 to 31 Aug 2010 1 Sept 2005 to 31 Aug 2006

School Information Application Notification Appeals Deadline Date Out to Start Closing Date Parents Date Date January No right of April 28 April By end of appeal for or 2017 July 2017 Nursery September admission 2018 Autumn Term Sept 2017

Autumn Term Sept 2016

31 January 2017

16 April 2017

Autumn Term Sept 2017

Autumn Term Sept 2016

16 December 2016

1 March 2017

Autumn Term Sept 2017

Autumn Term Sept 2016

16 December 2016

1March 2017

within 10 working days of notification

Applications for nursery places can be made at any time. Reception place

applications should be made according to the timetable; all applications received by the deadline date are considered together, therefore, no preferential treatment is given to early applications. Applications received after the closing date will be processed as late applications and will not be considered until those received before the deadline have been allocated and may reduce your chance of getting a place in your preferred school. To avoid disappointment and maximise the chance of obtaining a place at your preferred school please ensure you submit your application by the specified deadline date.

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vi) Will my child be eligible for school transport?

Not necessarily. The admission of a child to a school does not mean that free transport is provided. The provision of transport is a separate issue. The County Council does not provide transport for pupils to schools other than to their catchment school or the nearest school, and then only to eligible pupils. You must bear in mind that you will be responsible for transport arrangements and costs if your child is admitted to a school that is not the catchment school or the nearest school. Part 4 (page 35) of this booklet explains our Transport Policy fully. vii) Do schools have a limit upon the number of pupils that can be admitted?

Yes. All schools have a capacity from which an Admission Number is calculated. All schools must admit pupils up to their admission number.

The Admission Number will reflect the capacity of the school for each year group and your child will be allocated a place at a school unless it is full. If the number of applications to a school is the same as or less than the Admission Number, all applicants will be admitted. If the number of applications exceeds the Admission Number, all applications will be assessed against the over-subscription criteria and places awarded accordingly. viii) How are school places allocated?

Pembrokeshire County Council is the Admission Authority for all community and voluntary controlled schools in Pembrokeshire. The Council’s admissions policy and the oversubscription criteria shown below apply to all community and voluntary controlled schools in Pembrokeshire.

Children will be admitted to the preferred school when provision and accommodation allows. If there are more applications for admission to community and voluntary controlled schools than there are places available, the County Council will use the following oversubscription criteria (applied in order) to prioritise applications from parents expressing a preference for the school: - 14 -

Oversubscription Criteria for Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools - in Priority Order 1. Current and former Looked After pupils of authorities in Wales and England in accordance with S.22 of the Children Act 1989.

2. Pupils resident within the catchment area which the school is intended to serve.

3. Pupils attending feeder schools (i.e. infant schools feeding junior schools or primary schools in the same “cluster” as a secondary school - see section 1xii (page 18) and the schools list (page 64).

4. Siblings (pupils with full, half or step brothers or sisters, or adoptive or foster children) attending the preferred school, whilst living in the same household at the time of admission, and who are up to statutory school age.

5. Pupils for whom there is exceptional medical or social evidence which clearly justifies admission to a particular school (e.g. letter from a health professional).

Where preferences exceed places available, priority will be given under each oversubscription category to multiple birth siblings (e.g. twins or triplets). If the last child to be admitted up to the Admission Number is one of a multiple birth, then the Authority will also admit the other sibling(s).

In the case of a tie, places will be offered to pupils living nearest to the school, measured by the shortest walking distance from the nearest available school gate to the point where the pupil’s private dwelling meets the public highway.

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The County Council utilises a Geographical Information System (GIS) to calculate home to school distances in miles. The shortest route is calculated using Ordnance Survey (OS) data from where the applicant's home meets the public highway to the point where the nearest school entrance meets the public highway. The co-ordinates of an applicant's home address are determined using OS data and a Property Gazetteer.

In the event of any disputed distances, an officer measures the distance using a vehicle with a calibrated odometer.

It is important that all applications are received by the set dates so they can be considered together and the oversubscription criteria applied fairly and equitably in each case. This will also enable any appeals to be dealt with promptly and allow the decision to be made in good time before the child is due to start school. Early applications are not given priority - all applications received by the published closing date are considered together.

For admissions to schools and for school transport purposes, pupils will be deemed to live at the address of the parent they have lived with in the previous year. If the pupil has lived with more than one parent/person with parental responsibility, and has not moved permanently to one of the two addresses, then the address where the pupil has lived for the greatest number of school days will be considered as the home address.

Should the County Council be unable to offer a place to a child at their preferred school during the normal admission round due to oversubscription, your child’s name will be added to the waiting list until 30th September in the school year for which they have applied.

Thereafter the parents should be expected to make a fresh application for admission. The priority for any places which become available will be given according to the above oversubscription criteria and not according to the date on which the application for a place was originally submitted.

See Appendix 2 (page 48) for the oversubscription criteria for voluntary aided schools.

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ix) How will I be told the outcome of my application for a school place?

You will receive a letter from the County Council’s Admissions Officer, on the common offer date, see page 13 for Admissions Timetable, which will give the outcome of any admission application. Where an application is accepted, we will assume you will be taking up the place offered unless you contact us, in writing, to the contrary. In the event of your application being rejected, the letter you receive will outline the reasons for such a decision, information that your child’s name has been added to the waiting list, a proforma to return to the admissions office and information regarding your right of appeal against the decision, see ‘What are my rights of appeal? Part 2 Section x (page 24).

Please note that there is no right of appeal for nursery applications (ie non compulsory school age children). x) If I miss the published admission deadline, how will my application be dealt with?

Late applications for places, i.e. applications received after the closing date, outlined on page 13, will be considered after all applications received on time (unless there are exceptional reasons why the application is late, which must be explained at the time of application).

Applications will be considered on the basis of the date received and oversubscription criteria, having regard to current and allocated places and prospective pupil numbers at the time the application is made. This means that if your preferred school is oversubscribed, even if you are making an application for your child to attend the catchment school, you may be less likely to be allocated a place if your application is late.

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If you change your mind about your preferred school after submitting your original application you must inform the Admissions Officer in writing. If this decision is made after the published closing date, your application for the new preference will then be treated as a late application even if your original application was received on time. xi) Can I apply for a school outside Pembrokeshire?

Yes, but in this case, you should apply to the County Council maintaining the school of your choice. All County Councils produce an information booklet for parents and include application criteria and guidelines.

If you wish to apply for a school place in one of our neighbouring County Council areas, applications should be made as follows: Carmarthenshire

Ceredigion

Director of Education & Children’s Services Carmarthenshire County Council The Department for Education and Children, Building 2, Parc Dewi Sant, Jobs Well Road, Carmarthen SA31 3HB Tel: 01267 246500

Director of Education & Community Services Ceredigion County Council Department of Education & Community Service Canolfan Rheidol, Rhodfa Padarn, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth SY23 3UE Tel: 01970 617911

xii) What are Clusters of Schools?

Schools in Pembrokeshire work on a ‘Cluster of Schools’ basis and there is close co-operation between them. Each cluster is made up of a secondary school and the partner or feeder primary schools. The aim of the Cluster of Schools model is to strengthen links between schools in a way that ensures progression, continuity and support for pupils as they move through the different stages of their education. Children normally transfer to the link school within the Cluster of Schools.

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Some primary schools ‘feed’ more than one secondary school because their catchment areas overlap.

xiii) What if I want a Church influenced education for my children?

General information about Church in Wales and Catholic schools can be obtained from the appropriate Diocesan Director of Education.

Addresses and contact details are as follows: Church in Wales Rev Bryan Witt Diocesan Director of Education The Vicarage Llanddarog Carmarthen SA32 8PA Tel: 01267 275268

Catholic Church Mr Patrick Mansfield Diocesan Director of Education Curial Office 27 Convent Street Swansea SA1 2BX Tel: 01792 652757 Fax: 01792 458641 e-mail: education@menevia.org

Admission to voluntary aided church schools is dealt with by the governing body of the appropriate school. Applications for places at any of these schools should be made directly to the school. These schools have their own oversubscription criteria, details of which are given in Appendix 2 (page 48). xiv) How do I determine the language category of a school?

The County Council asserts its belief in the educational value of acquiring two languages. The aim of this bilingual policy is to educate pupils so that they are thoroughly bilingual in the use of both Welsh and English on leaving the primary school so that they can participate fully in the bilingual community of which they are a part.

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Welsh Medium education is available within Pembrokeshire, either in community schools in the traditionally Welsh speaking areas in North Pembrokeshire, or in the designated Welsh medium schools or units in the Mid and South of the County. The language categories in Appendix 3 (page 60) define the extent of the teaching of Welsh and English in Pembrokeshire schools.

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Part 2 - Policies and law i) At what age does my child legally have to attend school?

Parents of children between the ages of 5 and 16 must ensure that their children receive suitable full time education. A child reaches statutory school age at the beginning of the term following his or her fifth birthday.

Conversely, all young people are required to remain in education until they cease to be of compulsory school age; the school leaving date is the last Friday in June in the school year in which a child reaches the age of 16. ii) Can my child be educated in a different year group?

The Local Authority has a Guide to Good Practice on Educating Young People Out of Their Chronological Year Group. This document outlines the procedures that have to be followed when consideration needs to be given to advancing or holding back a young person in education. Parents need to approach their school setting for discussions around this subject. iii) How does the County Council meet my parental preference?

The County Council is required by law to make arrangements for parents to express their preference for the school where they wish their child to be educated, and provide an opportunity to give reasons for their preference before any places are offered. The Admission Authority must meet your preference if it can, but certain factors may prevent this.

These include:  the efficient use of resources and accommodation  the efficient provision of education  statutory class size limits

All schools have an Admission Number, which is used as a guide in deciding whether any year group within a school is full or has places available. If there are more applications than places available then the oversubscription criteria in section 1viii (page 15) are applied. The Admission Number for each school is shown in the school list included within this booklet.

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Parents may express a preference for their child’s education at:  Age 3 – early years (Nursery) classes/units attached to infant or primary schools (where these are available). Three year olds attend part time only  Age 4-5 – Infants schools or infant departments of primary schools (Reception classes)  Age 7 – Junior schools  Age 11 – Secondary education iv) Are there class size limits in schools?

Yes. The law says that, apart from some very limited exceptions, no infant class may contain more than 30 pupils being taught by one teacher.

The Welsh Government has also set a target that no junior class should exceed 30 pupils. v) Why do you need to know about parental responsibility for my child?

The Authority needs to know who has ‘parental responsibility’ for each child and the person signing the declaration on the form is required to confirm their status. This is to ensure that proper authority is given when the school needs parental permission. It will also make sure that people with parental responsibility who do not live with a child can be provided with school reports and given an opportunity to take part in the child’s education, as they are entitled to receive this information unless there is a specific court order preventing this.

Where more than one person has parental responsibility for a child, the person completing the application for a school place must take all reasonable steps to discuss and agree the application with others with parental responsibility, where their whereabouts are known. If the whereabouts of others with parental responsibility are unknown, this should be stated in writing. The place may be lawfully withdrawn if the information given is fraudlent or misleading, including parental responsibility disputes.

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Who has parental responsibility for the child?

 Mothers always have parental responsibility (unless a court order is in place that states she will no longer have the responsibility eg in adoption cases).  Fathers who were married to the mother prior to 2003 have parental responsibility.  Fathers also have parental responsibility for a child if the child was born after 2003 and their name is on the child’s birth certificate.  Unmarried fathers, step-parents, relatives and other person can obtain parental responsibility but they do not have it automatically.

Parents are asked to co-operate with the Admissions Officer by providing details of those people with parental responsibility for a pupil. Your child’s school should be informed of any changes in the arrangements for parental responsibility or in the day to day care of your child. Any reference to parents within this booklet includes anyone having legal parental responsibility.

The County Council may request proof of parental responsibility and/or the child’s birth certificate, if it considers it necessary to do so. vi) Legal / known name of child The legal name of your child is that which is shown on his/her birth certificate. Please ensure that this is given on all admission and transfer application forms. Should your child be known by another name, then this should also be included on the relevant forms. There are specific procedures to be followed for changing a child’s legal name, and this can be undertaken by Deed Poll or Statutory Declaration. Please take legal advice before considering this and ensure that your child’s school is made aware of any subsequent changes to the child’s legal name by providing a copy of the relevant documentation. vii)

What provision do you make for UK Service personnel?

Families of UK Service personnel and other Crown Servants are subject to frequent movement within the UK and from abroad, often at relatively short notice. As a result, applications for school places for the approaching school year will be considered if accompanied by an official - 23 -

Ministry of Defence or Foreign and Commonwealth Office letter declaring a return date. School places will then be allocated in advance if the applicant would meet the criteria when they move to their destination. Unit postal addresses for applications from service personnel will also be accepted, in the absence of a new home postal address. viii) What provision do you make for Gypsy & Traveller families?

Admission applications made in respect of Gypsy and Traveller children to a Pembrokeshire school, whether residing permanently or temporarily in the area, will be dealt with as quickly as possible, to allocate the nearest available and appropriate school. ix) What are the rights of children from overseas?

Children from overseas, whether they are accompanied or unaccompanied by parents, have the same rights to education as British Citizen children. As a result, the County Council will treat such applications for admission to schools in the same way.

The Local Authority should ensure that there are no unreasonable delays in securing the admission of asylum seeking and refugee pupils and admission practice must be commensurate with that applied to all other pupils. x) What are my rights of appeal?

If your child is not allocated a place at your preferred school, then an alternative school place may be offered. Acceptance of an alternative place does not prejudice your right of appeal. However, there is no right of appeal for nursery admissions.

Appeals can be submitted for applications for a Reception place and above and must be made in writing, setting out the grounds on which it is made, and sent to the Director for Children and Schools within 14 days (10 working days) of notification of your application for a school place being unsuccessful. Appeals will be heard and considered by the Independent Appeals Panel within 30 school days of the specified closing date for the receipt of appeals, or within 30 school days of the appeal being received in writing if the appeal is made outside the timetabled admissions process. Appeals received during the summer holidays will be heard within 30 working days. You will have the right to present your - 24 -

case to the Panel in person. The Panel may allow you to be accompanied by a friend or to be represented; in addition, children are permitted to give evidence where they wish to do so. The decision of the Appeals Panel is binding on the County Council and on schools’ governing bodies.

If you are refused a place at a voluntary aided school, the school concerned will advise you of its appeals procedure. xi) Will school meals be available to my child?

Yes. School meals are provided by Pembrokeshire County Council’s Catering Team. The menus are nutritionally analysed in line with the Healthy Eating in Schools (Nutritional Standards and Requirements) (Wales) Regulations 2013 to ensure that they are providing a third of a child’s daily nutritional and energy requirements. Children are actively encouraged to try new foods and enjoy their meal in a happy, social atmosphere. Sitting with friends often helps fussy eaters try things they won’t at home and helps develop social skills that will be vital in later life.

The service works with suppliers to ensure that all ingredients meet the highest standard, with no harmful additives. All of our ingredients are purchased from Welsh based suppliers.

Primary School Meals have their own mascot, Lennie the Leek. Lennie has a website with all of the information any parents or children will need about school meals. You can view it at www.lunchwithlennie.co.uk There are two menus per year which are displayed in the Lennie the Leek signs at the school. All children are given menu leaflets to take home and discuss with parents. Menus are also available to view on our website www.lunchwithlennie.co.uk All special dietary requirements, e.g. vegetarian, diabetic, coeliac, milk or nut intolerance can be catered for upon written confirmation from a Doctor or Dietician. A downloadable form and more information about special dietary requirements can be found in the parents section of the school meals website www.lunchwithlennie.co.uk - 25 -

The current cost of a school meal can be found on the website or ask at the school. Payment may be made to school weekly, fortnightly or per term, in advance, by either cheque (made payable to “Pembrokeshire County Council”) or by cash. Payment envelopes are available from your child’s school. Some of our primary schools operate a cashless system, where parents are able to pay online and / or via direct debit. This is currently being rolled out to all schools.

Packed lunches are available for all children for school trips; forms are available at the school or on the website.

The County Council provides milk free of charge to pupils under the age of 7. Further information is available from your child’s school.

Secondary schools provide a Cash Cafeteria Service. The food is cooked freshly on the premises, there are light snacks on sale at break time and healthy snacks are available in vending machines throughout the day.

Our secondary schools have a healthy vending policy.

A “grab-and-go” pre-ordering system is available in a selection of secondary schools, allowing pupils to order their lunch at break time and pick it up in the fast track queuing lane during the lunch hour.

Five of our secondary schools operate a cashless catering system which uses biometric finger recognition. This allows children to pay for their meals using their finger. Parental consent is required before processing a pupil’s fingerprint (the system will only store a string of encrypted numbers; it will not store any image). If you do not want to give consent, your child will be issued with a cashless payment card. Parents are able top up their child’s account online or over the phone. Alternatively, pupils are able to top up their accounts by inserting cash into the coin loaders situated within their school. Information & consent forms will be sent to each parent prior to their child commencing secondary school.

If you have any specific queries about menus at your child’s school or general questions about the school meals service, please contact the Catering Division on 01437 775943.

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xii) How can I find out about free school meals entitlement?

As a parent or legal guardian, your child could be eligible for free school meals if you receive:  Income Support  Income-based Jobseekers Allowance - Income based only  The Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit  Child Tax Credits, with an Annual Household income of under £16,190 p.a. (please note that Working Tax Credit does not qualify even if received in addition to these benefits)  Income related Employment Support Allowance Only  Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 If you think your child is eligible you are encouraged to complete an application form which is available from your child’s school, the County Council’s Customer Service Centres or may be downloaded from the Council’s website. Please be assured that school staff and officers of the County Council are available to assist you with the completion of application forms. xiii) Will my child wear school uniform?

Many primary school pupils and all secondary school pupils in Pembrokeshire wear a school uniform. Your child’s school will provide you with details as part of its prospectus.

A Welsh Assembly School Clothing Grant may be available towards the cost of secondary school clothing and uniform for pupils commencing Year 7 whose parents qualify for free school meals. Pupils entering Year 7 who do not qualify for Free School Meals and pupils between Years 8-11 may qualify for a Discretionary School Clothing Grant if they meet certain criteria. School uniform is not compulsory in primary school, and no clothing grants are available for pupils of primary school age.

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xiv) What financial assistance might I be eligible for?

If your child stays on at school after statutory school leaving age, he or she may be eligible for a Welsh Government Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). The allowance is means tested and you will need to provide details of your income. Application forms are available from the secondary school your child attends or from the EMA Wales website at www.studentfinancewales.co.uk Information on accessing financial assistance for secondary school clothing and school meals can be found in section xii and xiii (page 27). xv) What public examinations will my child take?

All public examinations arranged for your child comply with legal requirements and are approved by the Qualifications in Wales, the regulator of non-degree qualifications and the qualifications system in Wales. Approved qualifications are posted on the Qualifications in Wales website (https://www.qiw.wales/).

The decision to enter your child for public examinations is taken by the school. There is a fee to be paid for each examination and the school meets the cost of this fee when your child is entered for the first time. If your child misses an examination without a valid medical reason then you will be liable for the fee. Similarly, you may be liable for the payment of fees for examination re-sits. However, the school will be able to provide you with further details on these matters.

All schools will provide you with details of their public examination results if you ask them.

In addition to the above, and as part of the Wales Government’s drive to improve standards of literacy and numeracy, all learners in years 2 to 9 (7-14 year olds) will be required to be assessed annually using national reading and numeracy tests.

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xvi) What if my child has Additional Learning Needs?

All children and young people should have access to an appropriate and high quality education, which will inspire them to participate in lifelong learning. For ‘the vast majority of children their mainstream setting will meet all their special educational needs’ (SEN Code of Practice for Wales 1:2). Exceptionally it is recognised that for a small minority of children and young people with severe and complex needs, alternative provision arrangements will need to be identified. Within Pembrokeshire County Council there is a continuum of specialist provision. Portfield Special School provides specialist support for children with a range of complex learning difficulties as well as an outreach service for children and young people based in a mainstream setting. In addition Learning Resources Centres, attached to mainstream schools are resourced to meet the needs of children and young people with significant educational needs.

The central support services work closely with schools to assist in identifying and meeting the additional learning needs of children and young people. Educational psychologists work collaboratively with children, young people, families/carers and a range of professionals providing consultation, assessment, advice, therapeutic work, project and research work.

In addition the advisory support service plays an important role in supporting schools to identify, assess and make provision for a wide range of learners including visual, hearing, physical and complex medical needs, autistic spectrum conditions, speech and language difficulties, complex learning difficulties and specific learning difficulties. The service employs both specialist teachers and a range of support staff. The service also plays an important role in the early identification and assessment of children with additional needs, including those for whom English is an additional language.

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emotional and social difficulties. The service supports schools in providing advisory and consultation services to school staff on a range of behaviour strategies as well as providing individual and whole school training on the behaviour management of pupils with additional learning needs. The Pembrokeshire Learning Centre works closely with the outreach team to provide short term periods of intervention for children and young people with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.

For all the specialist teams building the capacity of mainstream schools to include learners with additional needs successfully is an important aspect of the work carried out in schools. Opportunities for targeted specialist support are available through the Team Around the Pupil Parent and School cluster meetings and through the Inclusion service annual training programme for schools.

Schools play an important part in providing for children and young people with additional needs. The Additional Leaning Needs Coordinator (ALNCO) works closely with the Head teacher, senior management team, teachers and teaching assistants to ensure the day to day coordination of provision in the school. In addition a named ALN governor will have particular responsibility for informing the governing body on all aspects of ALN in the schools to ensure that ALN is valued and well supported. Each school has additional money in its budget to help meet the needs of pupils with additional needs.

For a very small minority of children with severe and complex needs a statement of special educational needs may be considered.

If you are concerned that your child may have additional learning needs you should talk to the class teacher in the first instance or to the ALNCO or Head teacher. If you would like some general advice and guidance about your child’s additional need you should contact the Parental Partnership Service by telephoning 01437 776354.

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xvii) What child protection arrangements are in place?

The care and wellbeing of pupils is a principal concern of all schools. All school staff adhere to the All Wales Child Protection Procedures in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Every school has a child protection policy and will have a named designated senior person who is responsible for child protection matters and for dealing with individual allegations of abuse.

The school has a statutory duty to act in the best interests of the child and therefore is obliged to make a referral if there are concerns about a child’s welfare or if there is an allegation of abuse. In order to proctect and safeguard a child it will sometimes be necessary to contact the Child Care Assessment Team (CCAT) within the Social Services Department without informating the partents. This is a sensitive area of work and the support of parents is important when schools take action to safeguard children.

Please be assured that school staff are working with the wellbeing of your child firmly in mind.

Pembrokeshire schools operate a Preventing Extremism and Radicalisation Policy, which is intended to provide a framework for dealing with issues relating to vulnerability, radicalisation and exposure to extreme views. xviii) What charges might I have to pay?

During your child’s time at school, the majority of the activities offered by schools are free of charge. However, there are occasions when you will be asked to make a contribution towards costs. Information regarding a school's policy for charges and remissions for school activities can be obtained from the Headteacher of the school concerned.

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Part 3 - Transfers between schools i) What is the procedure if I want to move my child to another school?

The Council is prepared to consider requests for transfers between schools other than at normal admission times. However, if you are seeking to transfer your child, you must first discuss this with your child’s present headteacher, or head of year in secondary school. You should also contact the headteacher of the school you wish your child to attend.

As term time transfers are discouraged, they are normally made only at the beginning of a term, except where they arise due to a change of family address. The transfer application form TR1 must be completed in all cases, and this is available on the County Council's website or on request. Applications to transfer will not normally be considered more than 1 term in advance of the transfer.

Changing schools can be unsettling for pupils and can disturb class organisation. It should be a last resort and considered only when all other options for resolving problems have been explored.

If your request for a transfer is due to concerns about your child’s progress or there are any problems at your child’s school, you should, as a first step, discuss the matter with the headteacher of the present school. It is usual practice for a Pupil Support Officer to discuss a transfer application with parents. A booklet ‘Changing Schools – A Guide for Parents’ provides additional information on the transfer process and any potential implications. It is available on request from the Admissions Officer or your child’s school, or can be downloaded from the Council's website.

When a school transfer has been agreed and parents are informed by letter, it will be assumed that they will be accepting the place for their child at the preferred school and that they no longer require a place at the current school. If circumstances change and a place at a different school, or the previous school is required, a new application must be made. Parents should note that the place in the school their child is leaving may already have been allocated to someone else.

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ii) How do I add my child’s name to the Waiting List?

Once the allocation process has been completed and your preferred school has been refused (see Part 2 x Rights of Appeal page 24) your child's name will be automatically added to the waiting list until the end of the academic school year for which they have applied. Thereafter the parents should be expected to make a fresh application during the summer term for admission into the following academic year. The priority for any places which become available will be given according to the above oversubscription criteria and not according to the date on which the application for a place was originally submitted. iii)

How do I arrange for my child to transfer to junior school?

Only two infant schools in Pembrokeshire require applications from pupils to transfer to junior school (Mount Airey School and The Meads Infant and Nursery School). The transfer from infant to junior education normally takes place in the September following a child’s seventh birthday, parents must by law apply for a place. The headteacher of your child’s primary school can give you information regarding the junior school that your child should normally attend, but you may choose to apply to any preferred school for your child.

We will send you a junior school transfer pack via your child’s primary school during the Autumn term before your child is due to go to junior school, applications to be returned by the end of the Autumn term, these will then be considered and you will be informed of the outcome on the the common offer date, see page 13 for Admission Timetable. iv) How do I arrange for my child to transfer to secondary school?

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primary school can give you information regarding the secondary school that your child should normally attend. There are educational benefits in your child attending the secondary school linked to his or her primary school as part of the ‘Cluster of Schools’, see section 1xii (page 18).

We will send you a secondary school transfer pack via your child’s primary school during the Autumn term before your child is due to go to secondary school. You will be asked to express a preference for a secondary school by the end of the Autumn term. These will be considered and you will be informed of the outcome on the common offer date, see page 13 for Admissions Timetable.

If there are more applications for places than there are places available the oversubscription criteria in section 1viii (page 15) will be applied.

You should not assume that attendance at any open day or evening for prospective secondary pupils will result in admission or the provision of transport.

Ysgol y Preseli at Crymych is the designated bilingual secondary school in Pembrokeshire. As such, the school is unique in that it serves pupils beyond its immediate geographic catchment area, including those pupils attending Ysgol Gymraeg Glan Cleddau and the Welsh language units in South Pembrokeshire. Such provision also extends to other pupils accessing Welsh medium education in Pembrokeshire schools.

Consequently, all Pembrokeshire primary schools offering Welsh medium education are defined as ‘feeder schools’ for Ysgol y Preseli.

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Part 4 - School transport Note: This information is correct at time of publication but may be subject to change as a result of changes in the law or County Council policy.

i)

Introduction

There is a statutory duty for Pembrokeshire County Council (as the Local Authority) to provide pupils of compulsory school age with free transport to their nearest suitable maintained school if they live over the statutory walking distance.

Free transport will be provided according to The Learner Travel Wales Measure - Operational Guidance and Pembrokeshire County Council’s school transport policy as set out below. These arrangements apply to learners resident in Pembrokeshire or deemed to be the responsibility of Pembrokeshire County Council. ii) Walking distances The County Council will provide transport : 1. where a child of compulsory school age receiving primary education lives over two miles* from the nearest suitable school; 2. where a child of compulsory school age receiving secondary education, lives over three miles* from the nearest suitable school. * Measurement of shortest available distance is taken from the point where the private dwelling meets the public highway to the point where the nearest school entrance meets the public highway.

The Council reserves the right to name as suitable school one which is not the catchment school.

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iii) Suitable school Transport will be provided to the catchment area school which is designated by the County Council to serve the pupil’s home address, or to the nearest suitable school as determined by the County Council. iv) Parental preference for a different school The County Council will not provide transport or make any contribution towards transport costs for pupils admitted as a result of a parental expression of preference for a school which is not the nearest or catchment school. In these circumstances parents are responsible for making their own transport arrangements and for all transport costs. You are advised to consider the transport implications before making an expression of preference for a school place. v) Nature of transport provision Where transport arrangements are the responsibility of the County Council, in all cases the County Council will decide the most appropriate type of transport to be provided or whether to provide a mileage allowance. vi) Safe walking routes The County Council will provide transport where it considers that a pupil cannot walk the nearest available route in reasonable safety when accompanied, if need be, by an adult, and if the alternative route is over the statutory walking distance from the school. In assessing the safety of an available route, consideration is given to the potential risk created by traffic, highway and topographical conditions and the availability of a fare paying bus service. Each case will be considered on its own merits.

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vii)

Welsh medium schools

The County Council will provide transport to secondary Welsh medium education. Transport will only be provided from nominated pick-up points for pupils meeting the statutory distance criteria. Given the nature of these routes and the distances involved, it will be parents’ responsibility to ensure that pupils come to the nominated pick-up points. Those pupils attending Ysgol Glan Cleddau and Welsh units in South Pembrokeshire who are resident within the area those schools are designated to serve, and schools in the north of the County, will be provided with transport to Ysgol y Preseli from nominated points if distance criteria are met.

Those pupils from the area designated to be served by Ysgol y Preseli (currently the designated secondary bilingual school) whose parents do not wish them to receive a bilingual education will be provided with transport to the nearest alternative secondary school only; the provision relating to nominated pick-up points applies equally in this case. viii)

Voluntary aided schools

Normal catchment area arrangements apply. The County Council will only provide transport on a concessionary basis to the nearest voluntary aided school within eight miles of the pupil's home where the pupil lives outside the statutory walking distance and where admission to the school is on faith grounds as evidenced by a supporting letter from the pupil’s local priest/vicar. ix) Transport for learners aged 16+ The County Council will provide discretionary transport beyond the compulsory school age where a Pembrokeshire learner resides over three miles from the nearest school or college where a suitable programme of study is available. The learner must be studying full time and under 19 years of age on 1st September of the academic year in which the course is taken. Transport will be provided to the catchment area secondary - 37 -

school which is designated by the County Council to serve the learner’s home address, or to the nearest school/college. General education (i.e.

A/AS level or GCSE) is normally provided at the catchment school and transport will not normally be provided for attendance outside the catchment area for these programmes of study. Schools offer a wide range of subjects at age 16+ and learners wishing to pursue general education would normally be expected to select from the range available.

It is not the practice of the County Council to provide transport on the basis of individual subject choices. The County Council has the right to charge for discretionary transport on contract vehicles and may do so in accordance with its transport policy. x) Pupils with Special Educational Needs The County Council will provide transport for statemented pupils in accordance with the following criteria:  The pupil, because of his or her disability, is incapable of using the usual school transport provided for pupils of compulsory school age receiving primary education and living more than two miles from the catchment primary school.  The pupil, because of his or her disability, is incapable of using the usual school transport provided for pupils of compulsory school age receiving secondary education and living more than three miles from the catchment secondary school.  The pupil lives within two miles of the catchment primary school, or within three miles of the catchment secondary school, but is incapable of walking to school.  The Inclusion Panel recommends that a pupil should be placed in a school which is not the catchment school and the above criteria are met.  Medical advice from the pupil’s medical consultant must confirm the requirement. No other medical professional’s advice will be accepted.

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Transport is not provided for special needs pupils in the following circumstances:    

where parents choose a non-catchment school to attend examinations outside the normal transport arrangements to attend breakfast and after school clubs to attend swimming lessons except if the child is a wheelchair user and cannot access swimming lessons otherwise, in which case Education Services may pay the parent to transport the child

The County Council may provide an attendant for pupils with statements of Special Educational Needs who qualify for transport under the defined criteria. Provision of attendants will take place after consideration by relevant officers of the individual needs of the pupil or group of pupils concerned and the nature of the transport available and is at the discretion of the Director for Children and Schools. xi) Transport on medical grounds The County Council will consider providing short term transport for pupils where a child requires transport on medical grounds at the discretion of the Director for Children and Schools. Application should be made by letter to the ALN & Inclusion Manager at the address shown below, together with supporting evidence from the learner’s medical consultant.

No other medical professional’s advice will be accepted.

The ALN & Inclusion Manager, Pembrokeshire County Council, Education Service, County Hall, Haverfordwest SA61 1TP xii)

Concessionary travel

Pupils who are not eligible for free transport may be allowed concessionary places on contract vehicles, following a written application to the Director for Children and Schools, if there are spare seats available.

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Such concessionary places are temporary and tenuous and may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of the County Council e.g. when seats become unavailable. This could take place at short notice and responsibility for transport then reverts to parents. The County Council must determine the number of eligible pupils requiring transport in order to identify whether or not spare places are available on contract vehicles.

Therefore concessionary passes are not issued until a few weeks into the school year. The County Council has the right to charge for concessionary places on contract vehicles and may do so in accordance with its transport policy. xiii)

Schools in neighbouring Local Authority areas

The County Council will provide transport in accordance with the law and County Council policy in respect of pupils attending schools in neighbouring County Council areas. xiv)

Change of address

The County Council may provide transport for pupils, following a change of address during the final year of G.C.S.E or A level examinations, in order to ensure continuity of education. An application must be made to the Director for Children and Schools. Such provision will not continue into Years 12 and 13 where pupils move in year 11. xv)

Pupils under compulsory school age

The County Council has no legal responsibility to provide transport for pupils under compulsory school age and does not normally do so. xvi)

Codes of Conduct

The Welsh Government has drawn up Travel Codes for all parties involved with school transport and these give advice and guidance on how the journey to and from school may be undertaken safely.

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xvii)

Bus passes

A bus pass will be issued to those pupils of secondary school age entitled to transport, subject to the completion of an 'Application for School Transport Bus Pass' form. Passes must be carried daily and must be available for inspection by County Council Officers or contractors' personnel. Pupils without a bus pass may be refused travel. A charge will be made for a replacement bus pass. The application form for a bus pass is available on request or can be downloaded from the Council’s website; an online version is also available for electronic completion and submission. Applications should be completed in full, including signature by the school (except online and for first admission to secondary school), and sent to the Director for Children and Schools.

In the case of primary school pupils, application for a bus pass must be made as per secondary pupils in the above paragraph; however individual bus passes will not be issued. Alternatively, a list of pupil names will be issued to the bus operator identifying those eligible for transport on each bus route. xviii)

Pick up points

Due to the rural nature of the County it is not always possible to arrange the routes of vehicles to pass close to the homes of all pupils travelling. Parents may, therefore, be required to make their own arrangements for their children to get to and from the nearest pick-up point. Every effort will be made to keep this distance as short as possible. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that pupils are safely escorted to and from the vehicle. xix)

Behaviour on school buses

Pupils whose behaviour during the journey to and from school is not of an acceptable standard or in compliance with the Code of Conduct may have the agreed travelling arrangements withdrawn and responsibility for - 43 -

transport to and from school will then fall on parents. CCTV cameras will be used on certain vehicles to monitor behaviour. The driver will be responsible for the supervision of pupils on the vehicle during the journey to and from school. The driver will report any incidents of bad behaviour to the County Council and the travelling arrangements may be withdrawn.

Smoking is not permitted on vehicles contracted to the County Council. xx)

Damage

The County Council or Contractors will seek recompense from parents where responsibility for wilful damage rests with their children. xxi)

Parental responsibility in relation to transport

Parents have the responsibility for:  getting their child to and from school, where they do not qualify for transport  applying to the Director for Children and Schools for transport where their child qualifies  ensuring that their child is ready and waiting for transport at the appropriate time and place. The safety of the child is the responsibility of parents before embarking and after disembarking the bus. It is the parent’s responsibility to make arrangements for their child to meet the transport provided and for their child to be accompanied to and from the vehicle if required  ensuring that their child’s behaviour while using school transport is socially acceptable and complies with the approved Travel Codes  getting their child to and from school where transport has been withdrawn due to bad behaviour  informing the County Council in writing when school transport is no longer required

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xxii)

Financial circumstances

The provision of transport is not influenced by parents' financial circumstances.

xxiii)

Transport Appeals

In the case of a dispute relating to the implementation and interpretation of the home to school transport policy, an appeal should be made to the Director for Children and Schools. xxiv)

Review of transport routes

The County Council will review routes and transport provision on a regular basis in order to improve efficiency. Route changes may be implemented during the course of an academic year. xxv)

Inclement weather

In cases of inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, there may be temporary alterations to the transport provided. In some circumstances it may not be possible to operate a route at all or to serve only part of a route. If a school/college route does not operate in the morning, due to inclement weather, but you choose to take your child(ren) to school yourself, then you will be required to make arrangements to collect your child(ren) at the end of the school day.

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Part 5 - Terms and holidays 5. Term dates and school holidays - 2017-18 Half-term

No. school days

Term Begin

Begin

End

End

Autumn Tuesday 2017 5 Sept 2017

Monday 30 Oct 2017

Friday 3 Nov 2017

Friday 22 Dec 2017

74

Spring 2018

Monday 19 Feb 2018

Friday 23 Feb 2018

Friday 29 Mar 2018

54

Monday 28 May 2018

Friday 1 June 2018

Tuesday 24 July 2018

65

Monday 8 Jan 2018

Summer Tuesday 2018 17 April 2018

Designated staff training closure days Monday 4 Sept 2017 & Monday 16 April 2018

2 Total

195

NOTES i) Monday 4th September 2017 and Monday 16th April 2018 will be a designated staff training closure day for all maintained schools in Pembrokeshire. A further three staff training closure days will be taken at the discretion of each individual school. From time to time additional closure days may be agreed for specific purposes. The school will advise you of these. ii) All schools will be closed on Monday 7th May 2018 for the May Day Bank Holiday. iii) Good Friday and Easter Monday fall on 30th March and 2nd April 2018 respectively.

This calendar is subject to any change that may arise as a result of service requirements or government policy. Whilst such changes are unusual, you should note that Pembrokeshire County Council does not accept liability for any losses incurred in respect of altered holiday arrangements following such changes.

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Appendix 1

Explanation of terminology

Academic Year School year commencing 1st September and ending the following 31st August.

Admission Number The maximum number of pupils to be admitted to the school in a particular year group.

Catchment Area The geographical area intended to be served by the school, which in the case of Ysgol y Preseli is the whole of the County as the designated bilingual secondary school.

Comprehensive School Schools which cater for pupils of all abilities between the ages of 11 and 18. Pembrokeshire County Council maintains 8 comprehensive schools.

Compulsory School Age The law requires that pupils between the ages of 5 and 16 receive full time education appropriate to their age, ability and aptitude.

County Council This is the local government body responsible for the organisation and maintenance of the education services. In Pembrokeshire this responsibility falls on Pembrokeshire County Council.

The Local Authority undertakes a range of statutory functions.

Curriculum All the activities and opportunities for learning provided by a school.

Maintained School A school funded and maintained by Pembrokeshire County Council (as the Local Authority).

Non-maintained or Independent School A school not funded or maintained by the County Council.

Nursery School places for children from the term after their 3rd birthday until they become of Reception school age.

Reception Class School place starts the Autumn term after the child’s fourth birthday.

Sibling Pupils with full, half or step brothers or sisters, or adoptive or foster children, attending the preferred school, whilst living in the same household at the time of admission and who are up to the statutory school age.

Voluntary Aided (VA) (Church in Wales or Catholic) School A maintained school that was set up by a voluntary body (usually the Church in Wales or the Catholic Church). Aided schools control their own admissions and Religious Education syllabus and employ their own staff.

Voluntary Controlled (VC) School This is a maintained school in which Religious Education is provided according to the Authority’s agreed syllabus. Some denominational instruction maybe offered.

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Appendix 2

Admission arrangements and oversubscription criteria for voluntary aided schools

St. Marks VA School, Merlin’s Bridge Admissions to the school is the responsibility of the Governing Body and applications should be made in writing to the Headteacher.

The Admission Number for the school is 20 and where the number of applications does not exceed this number, then all applicants will be admitted. Should there be more than the above number of applications received for a single year group, pupils will be admitted on the basis of the following oversubscription criteria, applied in priority order: 1.

2.

3.

4.

Looked After Children.

Siblings of children already in the school.

Children residing within the community of Merlins Bridge.

Children of practising members of the Church in Wales (application to be supported by a statement from their Parish Priest).

5. Children of parents of other Christian denominations who wish their child to have a church school education (application to be supported by a statement from their Faith Leader).

6. Children of parents of other faiths who wish their child to have an Anglican Church school education.

7. Children of parents who wish their child to attend St. Mark’s School.

In the event of a tie, places will be offered to pupils living nearest to the school, measured by the shortest walking distance from the nearest available school gate to a point where the pupil’s private dwelling meets the public highway.

Parents whose application for admission is unsuccessful have the right to appeal against the decision not to admit. This appeal should be in writing and sent to the Headteacher. The appeal will be heard by an independent Appeal Panel, established by the Diocese, whose decision will be binding on all parties. Please view the section entitled “What are my rights of appeal?” for additional information.

St Marks VA School operates a waiting list for parents where it is unable to offer a place during the normal admission round due to oversubscription. The terms applied to waiting lists are as per those of the County Council, and as described in the section entitled “How are school places allocated?”

Applications for places received after the published closing date, will be considered by the school after all those applications received on time. Applications will be considered on the basis of the above oversubscription criteria, and having regard to current/prospective pupil numbers. The right to appeal also applies to late applications.

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Ysgol Bro Dewi, St Davids Admission to the school is the responsibility of the Governing Body and applications should be made to the Headteacher.

The Admission Number for the school is 17 and where the number of applications does not exceed this number, then all applicants will be admitted. Should there be more than the above number of applications received for a single year group, pupils will be admitted on the basis of the following oversubscription criteria, applied in priority order: 1. Looked After children.

2. Children who reside in the school’s catchment area.

3. Children who have brothers and sisters already attending the school at the time of admission.

(To include half brothers and sisters, and children living in the same household).

4. Children of Christian denominations living outside the catchment area of the school whose parents specifically wish them to have a church school education. (With a supporting letter from their priest or minister).

In the event of a tie, places will be offered to pupils, who live nearest the school, measured by the shortest walking distance from the nearest available school gate to a point where the pupil’s private dwelling meets the highway.

Parents whose application for admission is unsuccessful have the right to appeal against the decision not to admit. This appeal should be in writing and sent to the Headteacher. The appeal will be heard by an independent Appeal Panel, whose decision will be binding on all parties. Please view the section entitled “What are my rights of appeal?” for additional information.

Ysgol Bro Dewi operates a waiting list for parents where it is unable to offer a place during the normal admission round due to oversubscription. The terms applied to waiting lists are as those of the County Council, and as described in the section entitled “How are school places allocated?”

Applications for places received after the published closing date, will be considered by the school after all those applications received on time. Applications will be considered on the basis of the above oversubscription criteria, and having regard to current/prospective pupil numbers. The right to appeal also applies to late applications.

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St Oswalds VA School, Jeffreyston Admission to the school is the responsibility of the Governing Body and applications should be made to the Headteacher.

The Admission Number for the school is 17 and where the number of applications does not exceed this number, then all applicants will be admitted. Should there be more than the above number of applications received for a single year group, pupils will be admitted on the basis of the following oversubscription criteria, applied in priority order: a) Looked After children who are communicants of the Anglican faith b) Children who are Looked After c) Children with brothers or sisters at the school at the date of the proposed admission d) Children who live in the catchment area of the school e) Children from families living outside the catchment area who are regular communicants at an Anglican Church within the catchment area f) Children from families living outside the catchment area who are regular communicants at an Anglican Church g) Children from families of other Christian denominations from outside the catchment area whose parents wish them to be educated in an Anglican Church school h) Children from families outside the catchment area who are not active Christian worshippers but whose parents wish them to be educated in an Anglican Church school In the event of a tie, places will be offered to pupils living nearest to the school, measured by the shortest walking distance from the nearest available school gate to a point where the pupil’s private dwelling meets the public highway.

Parents whose application for admission is unsuccessful have the right to appeal against the decision not to admit. This appeal should be in writing and sent to the Headteacher. The appeal will be heard by an independent Appeal Panel, whose decision will be binding on all parties.

Please view the section entitled “What are my rights of appeal?” for additional information.

St Oswalds VA School operates a waiting list for parents where it is unable to offer a place during the normal admission round due to oversubscription. The terms applied to waiting lists are as per those of the County Council, and as described in the section entitled “How are school places allocated?”

Applications for places received after the published closing date, will be considered by the school after all those applications received on time. Applications will be considered on the basis of the above oversubscription criteria, and having regard to current/prospective pupil numbers. The right to appeal also applies to late applications.

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St Aidans VA School, Wiston The Admissions Authority for this school is the Governing Body. The admissions policy is reviewed annually.

Our admission policy has been developed to ensure a consistent and fair system for admitting pupils to our school, especially if spaces are likely to be limited due to reaching the admission number of 17.

St Aidan’s V.A. School is a Church in Wales’ school which essentially serves the community within the parishes of Llawhaden, Walton East, Clarbeston Road, Slebech and Wiston and the admissions policy reflects this in its prioritised list of criteria.

In the event of oversubscription, priority will be given to the admission of pupils in the following order: 1. Any children identified on the Looked After Children register 2. Children from the parishes of Llawhaden, Walton East, Clarbeston Road, Slebech and Wiston.

3. Siblings of children attending the school at the time of admission, including half siblings.

4. Children of Anglican parents wishing their children to have an Anglican education.* 5. Children of parents of other Christian denominations wishing their children to have an Anglican education.* 6. In the event of a tie, places will be offered to pupils living nearest to the school, measured by the shortest distance from the nearest available school gate to a point where the pupil’s private dwelling meets the public highway. *Priorities 4 and 5 must be supported by a letter from a vicar/priest/minister.

The normal age for admission to school in Pembrokeshire, in a school like St Aidan’s without nursery provision, is the start of the term following the child’s fourth birthday.

For the purposes of school admission, term starting dates are 1st January, 1st April and 1st September. Compulsory education however does not have to begin until the term following a child’s fifth birthday.

On admission to the school the children are entered into the Admission Register. Their details, along with any information provided by the parents, are included on computer records that are subject to data protection regulations.

If the entry is refused then parents have the right of one appeal to an independent body that the Governing Body would set up. (Note – this body will be independent of the school and Governing Body and whose decision will be binding on all parties.) The appeal needs to be made in writing to the Headteacher.

The Admissions Authority will show regard for the general principle that pupils are to be educated in accordance with the wishes of their parents, unless to admit that child would prejudice the provision of efficient education.

Applications for a place at St Aidan’s V.A. School should be made in writing to the Headteacher. An application form is available from the school. The closing date for applications is 30th April preceding the calendar year in which the school place is required.

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Holy Name Catholic School, Fishguard Holy Name is a Catholic Primary School situated in the Diocese of Menevia and is maintained by the Pembrokeshire Local Education Authority.

The Governing Body is responsible for determining the policy relating to admission of pupils to the school. It is guided in that responsibility by: a) the requirement of the law. b) the advice of the Diocesan Trustees on the nature and purpose of its duties and in fulfillment of its Trust Deed and Instrument of Government. c) its duty towards the school and Catholic community it serves. d) the Catholic character of the school and its Mission Statement.

The ethos of this school is Catholic. The school was founded by the Catholic Church to provide education for children of Catholic families. We ask all parents applying for a place here to support and respect this ethos, its importance to the school community and the education it provides.

This does not affect the right of parents who are not of the faith of this school to apply for and be considered for a place here.

The School’s Admission Number for the school year beginning in September 2017 is 18. If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the criteria listed provided that the governors are made aware of that application before decisions on admissions are made.

Applications for a place in the school must be made on the School Admission Application form and returned to the school no later than the 30th of April in the year preceding admission.

The Governing Body has delegated responsibility for determining admissions to its Admissions Committee, which will consider all applications at the same time and after the closing date for admissions, made in accordance with the criteria set out.

If an application for admission has been turned down by the Governing Body, parents can appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel. This appeal must be sent in writing to the clerk to the Governors at the school within 14 days (10 working days) of refusal. Parents must give reasons for appealing in writing and the decision of the appeals panel is binding on the Governors.

Over- subscription Criteria Where the number of applications exceeds the number of places available the Governing Body will apply the following over - subscription criteria in priority order.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

All baptised Catholic children living in the school’s catchment area.

All children baptised in the Orthodox Church living in the school’s catchment area.

Applicants with siblings on roll in the intake year who are baptised Catholics.

Applicants with siblings on roll in the intake year who are not Catholics.

Catholic pupils from outside the catchment area.

Children from other Christian denominations.

Children whose parents desire a Catholic education.

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All schools have a duty to admit children with a Statement of Education Needs where the school is named in the statement.

In all of the above categories Looked After Children (LAC) will be given priority.

In event of any over-subscription in the number of applications made under any of the categories above then the Admissions Committee will offer places first to children living nearest to the school by the shortest walking distance using public highways from the child’s front door to the main entrance of the school.

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St Mary’s Catholic School, Pembroke Dock Admissions to the school are the responsibility of the Governing Body and applications should be made to the Headteacher The Admission number for the school is 16 and where the number of applications does not exceed this number, then all applicants will be admitted. Should there be more than the above number of applications received for a single year group, pupils will be admitted on the basis of the following oversubscription criteria, applied in priority order: 1. Looked After Catholic children 2. The baptised Catholic children of parents who are parishioners of St. Mary’s, Pembroke Dock and St. Joseph’s, Pembroke 3. The baptised Catholic children of parents who are parishioners of parishes adjoining those listed above or who have moved to the area 4. Looked After non-Catholic children 5. Non-Catholic children with brothers or sisters already in the school 6. Christians from other denominations 7. Others who wish for a Christian education for their child In the event of a tie, places will be offered to pupils living nearest to the school, measured by the shortest walking distance from the nearest available school gate to a point where the pupil’s private dwelling meets the public highway.

Parents whose application for admission is unsuccessful have the right to appeal against the decision not to admit. This appeal should be in writing and forwarded to the Chair of the Appeal Committee at the school. The appeal will be heard by an independent Appeal Panel established by the Diocesan Office, whose decision will be binding on all parties. Please view the section entitled “What are my rights of appeal?” for additional information.

St Mary’s Catholic School operates a waiting list for parents where it is unable to offer a place during the normal admission round due to oversubscription. The terms applied to waiting lists are as per those of the County Council, and as described in the section entitled “How are school places allocated?”

Applications for places received after the published closing date, will be considered by the school after all those applications received on time. Applications will be considered on the basis of the above oversubscription criteria, and having regard to current/prospective pupil numbers. The right to appeal also applies to late applications.

In all cases, the Governors must be satisfied that the religious and moral atmosphere of the school is of prime importance to those making the application and that the efficient use of resources will not be impeded by additional admissions.

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St Teilo’s Catholic Primary School Admission to the school is the responsibility of the Governing Body and applications should be made to the Headteacher.

The Admission Number for the school is 14 and where the number of applications does not exceed this number, then all applicants will be admitted. Should there be more than the above number of applications received for a single year group, pupils will be admitted on the basis of the following oversubscription criteria, applied in priority order: 1. Baptised Catholic ‘Looked After’ children, in the care of a local authority, within the parishes served by the school.

2. Looked After Children who are in the care of a local authority (children in care) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) 3. Baptised Catholic children whose families are residing in the Parish of Holyrood and St.Teilo.

4. Other Baptised Catholic children. Confirmation of Baptism will be required.

5. Baptised Catholic children with a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission.

6. Children of other Christian Denominations.

7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission.

8. Children of other faiths whose parents seek Catholic schooling.

9. Non-Catholic children whose parents seek Catholic education for their child.

10. Children for whom the LEA has specifically asked for a place at the school.

In the event of a tie, places will be offered to pupils who live nearest to the school. The distance will be measured from the front door of the reception entrance to the front door of the house or flat of the applicant. In the case of a child whose parents have joint shared responsibility the parent who has the greatest responsibility during the school week and whose residence is nearer the school will be the determining factor. A letter from the parents will have to be provided to confirm that fact.

Parents whose application for admission is unsuccessful have the right to appeal against the decision not to admit. This appeal should be in writing and sent to the Headteacher. The appeal will be heard by an independent Appeal Panel, whose decision will be binding on all parties. Please view the section entitled “What are my rights of appeal?” for additional information.

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Mary Immaculate Catholic School, Haverfordwest Admission to the school is the responsibility of the Governing Body and applications should be made to the Headteacher. A full version of these Admission Arrangements will be sent by the school when a prospectus and application form is requested.

The Admission Number for the school is 29 and where the number of applications does not exceed this number, then all applicants will be admitted. In the event of oversubscription, the governors will admit children in the following categories and in the priority listed. In each of the categories below, priority will be given to Looked After children Confirmation of Baptism (Baptism certificates) from the parish will be required for categories 1 to 5.

1. Baptised Catholic children who are Looked After within the county.

2. The baptised Catholic children of parents who are parishioners of St. David’s and St. Patrick’s Haverfordwest and Immaculate Conception, Narberth.

3. The baptised Catholic children of parents who are parishioners of parishes adjoining those listed above or who have moved to the area.

4. Children whose parents are active and practising members of Churches Together in Wales (Cytun) and reside in the areas referred to in category 2. Priority will not be given to applications in this category unless an accompanying letter from the current minister is provided confirming Baptism or an accompanying statement of affiliation or reference signed by the minister or church’s representative confirming membership of the church.

5. Children who have a medical or social need. A letter will be required from a doctor or health professional providing supporting evidence to accompany the application. This supporting evidence must set out the particular reasons why Mary Immaculate is the most suitable school and the difficulties caused if the child had to attend another school. Priority will not be given unless there is supporting evidence.

6. Children who are not Baptised but have siblings in the school.

In the event of a tie breaker being required in any of the categories above, the governors will admit those applicants who live nearest the school. In the case of a child whose parents have joint/shared responsibility the parent who has the greater responsibility during the school week and whose residence is nearer the school will be the determining factor. The governors will use the shortest walking route calculated using Ordnance Survey customised route data from the front door of the school to the front door of the house or flat of the applicant. Where necessary, the governors will request assistance from the County Council to determine the shortest route.

Parents whose application for admission is unsuccessful have the right to appeal against the decision not to admit. This appeal should be in writing and sent to the Headteacher. The appeal will be heard by an independent Appeal Panel established by the Diocesan Office, and whose decision will be binding on all parties. Please view the school’s full Admission Arrangements for additional information.

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Mary Immaculate Catholic School operates a waiting list for parents where it is unable to offer a place during the normal admission round due to oversubscription. The terms applied to waiting lists are as per those of the County Council, and as described in the section entitled “How are school places allocated?�

Applications for places received after the published closing date, will be considered by the school after all those applications received on time. Applications will be considered on the basis of the above oversubscription criteria, and having regard to current/prospective pupil numbers. The right to appeal also applies to late applications.

The full version of the admission arrangements is available from the school.

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St Francis Catholic School, Milford Haven 1. St Francis is a Catholic Primary School situated in the Diocese of Menevia and is maintained

by Pembrokeshire Local Authority.

2. The Governing Body is responsible for determining and administrating the policy relating to admission of pupils to the school. It is guided in that responsibility by: a) the requirement of the law b) the advice of the Diocesan Trustees on the nature and purpose of its duties and in fulfillment of its Trust Deed and Instrument of Government c) its duty towards the school and Catholic community it serves d) the Catholic character of the school and its Mission statement: The ethos of the school is Catholic. The school was founded by the Catholic Church to provide education for children of Catholic families. We ask all parents applying for a place here to support and respect this ethos, its importance to the school community and the education it provides. This does not affect the right of parents who are not of the faith of this school to apply for and be considered for a place here.

The school’s admission number year beginning September 2017 is 19.

If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the criteria listed provided that the governors are made aware of that application before decisions on admissions are made. If there is oversubscription within a category, the governors will give priority to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance.

3. The school serves in the first instance Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Francis of Assisi, Milford Haven.

4. Applications for a place in the school must be made on the admissions form and returned to the school no later than April 30th 2017.

5. The governing body has delegated responsibility for determining admissions to its Admissions Committee, which will consider all applications at the same time and after the closing date for admissions, made in accordance with the criteria set out overleaf.

6. Pupils who are admitted to the school will enter the Reception Class in September 2017.

7. If an application for admission has been turned down by the Governing Body, parents can appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel. This appeal must be sent in writing to the clerk to the Governors at the school within 14 days (10 working days) of refusal.

Admissions Criteria Where the number of applications exceeds the number of places available, the Governing body will apply the following over-subscription criteria in priority order: 1. Baptised Catholic Looked After children, in the care of the Local Authority, within the parishes served by the school.

2. Baptised Catholic children within the parishes served by the school.

3. Other baptised Catholic children.

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4. Looked After children who are in the care of the Local Authority (children in care) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents).

5. Children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission.

6. Children of other Christian denominations.

7. Children of other faiths whose parents seek a Catholic education.

8. Non-Catholic children whose parents seek Catholic education for their child.

9. Children for whom the County Council has specifically asked for a place at the school.

• In the event of any over-subscription, the number of applications made under any of the categories above then the Admissions Committee will offer places first to children living nearest to the school by the shortest walking distance using public highways. All Christian applicants will be required to produce baptismal certificates.

• Parents must give reasons for appealing in writing and the decision of the Appeals Panel is binding on the Governors.

• If the school is named in a statement of Special Educational Needs, the Governing body has a duty to admit the child to the school.

• As required by law, the Governing Body will not admit more than 30 pupils to any one Reception of Foundation Phase class.

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Transitional school

TR

Dual Stream

DS

Welsh Medium

WM

Foundation Phase – areas of learning mainly through the medium of Welsh.

KS2 – both languages used but with greater emphasis on Welsh – 50% -70%

Mainly Welsh-medium or mainly English–medium exist side-by-side in these schools.

Foundation Phase – medium of Welsh.

Key Stage 2 (KS2) – at least 70% of teaching through medium of Welsh.

Curriculum

Welsh is the language used in the day to day business of the school. High priority given to creating Welsh ethos.

The school communicates with parents in both languages.

Both Welsh and English are used in the day-to-day business of the school.

Language of communication is determined by nature of curricular provision. The school communicates with parents in both languages.

Welsh is the language of communication with pupils and the language of day to day business of school. The school communicates with parents in both languages.

Language of School

Some pupils, particularly from Welsh speaking homes may be able to transfer to Welsh medium secondary provision.

All pupils will have reached a standard in English equivalent to that of pupils in predominantly English medium schools.

Pupils, regardless of home language will be able to transfer to Welsh medium secondary provision and by the end of KS2 will have reached equivalent standard in English to that reached by pupils in predominantly English medium schools.

Pupils, regardless of home language will be able to transfer to Welsh medium secondary provision and by the end of KS2 will have reached equivalent standard in English to that reached by pupils in predominantly English medium schools.

Outcomes

The Teaching of Welsh and English in Pembrokeshire Primary Schools

Appendix 3

Foundation Phase: Key Stage 2:

English medium school

EM

Foundation Phase – all pupils experience areas of learning through the medium of English.

KS2 – Welsh taught as a second language. Less than 20% of the teaching is through the medium of Welsh.

Foundation Phase – pupils experience the areas of learning in both languages but with greater emphasis on English.

KS2 – both languages used in teaching but greater emphasis on English. Welsh as a medium of teaching or learning - between 20% and 50% of the primary curriculum overall.

Age 3-7 Age 7-11

English medium with significant use of Welsh

EW

Curriculum

English is the language used in day to day business of the school – some Welsh used as a language of communication with pupils to improve capacity to use everyday Welsh. The school communicates with parents either in English or in both languages.

Day to day language or languages of school is determined by the school’s linguistic context. Both languages used for communication with pupils and school administration. High priority given to creating a Welsh ethos. The school communicates with parents in both languages.

Language of School

Normal expectation is that pupils will transfer to English medium secondary provision and continue to learn predominantly through the medium of English, learning Welsh as a second language.

Normal expectation is that pupils will transfer to English medium secondary provision, but will have enhanced Welsh second language skills. Some pupils able to pursue limited number of subjects through the medium of Welsh.

Outcomes

CH

CB

BB

AB

Bilingual

Welsh Medium

WM

This category has 4 sub-divisions according to the percentage of subjects taught through the medium of Welsh and whether there is parallel provision in English.

2A At least 80% of subjects (excluding English and Welsh) are taught only through the medium of Welsh to all pupils. One or two subjects are taught to some pupils in English or both languages.

2B At least 80% of subjects (excluding English and Welsh) are taught through the medium of Welsh but are also taught through the medium of English.

2C 50-79% of subjects (excluding English and Welsh) are taught through the medium of Welsh but are also taught through the medium of English.

2CH All subjects (excluding English and Welsh) are taught to all pupils using both languages.

All subjects apart from English taught through the medium of Welsh to all pupils. Some schools may introduce English terminology in one or two subjects.

Curriculum

The day to day language or languages of the school will be determined by its linguistic context. Both languages are used to communicate with pupils and for the school’s administration. A high priority is given to creating a Welsh ethos. The school communicates with parents in both languages.

Welsh is language of communication with pupils and the language of day to day business of school. The school communicates with parents in both languages.

Language of School

For pupils in 2A, 2B and 2C following the maximum number of courses through the medium of Welsh, assessment at KS3 and KS4 would be through the medium of Welsh in those subjects and that they would be able to progress to post 16 provision through the medium of Welsh in chosen subjects.

For pupils in 2CH assessment at KS3 and KS4 would be through the medium of Welsh in all subjects expect English and that they would be able to progress to post 16 provision through the medium of Welsh in chosen subjects.

Assessment at Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4) will be through the medium of Welsh in all subjects apart from English or other languages. Pupils will be able to progress to Welsh medium Post 16 provision.

Outcomes

The Teaching of Welsh and English in Pembrokeshire Secondary Schools

Key Stage 3: Key Stage 4:

Age 11-14 Age 14-16

English medium school

EM

English medium with significant use of Welsh

EW

Pupils are taught mainly through the medium of English. Welsh taught as second language up to KS4. One or two subjects (could include Welsh first language) may be taught through the medium of Welsh or using both languages.

Both languages are used in teaching with 20-49% of subjects taught through medium of Welsh. All subjects would normally also be taught through the medium of English.

Curriculum

English is the day to day language of the school, but some Welsh is used to communicate with pupils, with the aim of improving their capacity to use everyday Welsh. The school communicates with parents either in both languages or in English.

The day to day language or languages of the school will be determined by its linguistic context. Both languages are used to communicate with pupils and for the school’s administration. A high priority is given to creating a Welsh ethos. The school communicates with parents either in both languages or in English.

Language of School

Any pupils choosing Welsh medium options could be assessed through the medium of Welsh in those subjects at all levels and may progress to study at post 16 through the medium of Welsh in those subjects. Most pupils would be assessed in English and progress to English medium post 16 study.

Pupils choosing Welsh medium options could be assessed through the medium of Welsh in those subjects at all levels and may progress to study at post 16 through the medium of Welsh in those subjects.

Outcomes

Details correct as at 1st September 2016

Schools in Pembrokeshire / Ysgolion yn Sir Benfro School Address Headteacher Telephone e-mail Ysgol Cyfeiriad Pennaeth Ffôn e-bost

Cluster of Schools

Clwstwr Ysgolion

Explanatory note / Nodyn esboniadol

Language Category

Categori laith

Age Range

Oedran

1

School Capacity 2016

Number on Roll (FTE) January 2016

Admission Number 2016/17

ⱡⱡ Number of Applications for places 2016/17

Number of (Successful) Appeals for 2016/17

Admission Number 2017/18

Cynhwysedd 2016

Nifer Disgyblion (CAL) Ionawr 2016

Rhif Mynediad 2016/17

ⱡⱡ Nifer Geisiadau am Lefydd 2016/17

Nifer o Apelau (Llwyddiannus) 2016/17

Rhif Mynediad 2017/18

2

3

4

5

6

4

Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools / Ysgolion Cynradd Cymunedol a Gwirfoddol Rheoledig Angle VC School Angle Village Pembrokeshire / Sir Penfro SA71 5AT Mr C Condon (Executive Head) 01646 641393 head.angle@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Pembroke

EM

3-11

34

23

4

1

0

**

Broad Haven Primary School Broad Haven / Aber Llydan Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA62 3JT Mr G Lewis 01437 781404 head.broadhaven@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Tasker Milward (Haverfordwest)

EM

3-11

122

113

17

5

0

17

Cilgerran Church in Wales VC School / Ysgol G Rh Cilgerran Cilgerran Cardigan /Aberteifi SA43 2SB Mrs R Rogers 01239 614226 admin.cilgerran@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Preseli

WM

3-11

133

125

19

4

0

19

Tasker Milward (Haverfordwest)

EM

3-11

210

226

30

8

0

30

Milford Haven

EM

3-11

85

80.5

10

5

0

12

Cleddau Reach VC Primary School Deerland Road Llangwm SA62 4NG Mr N Groves 01437 899419 admin.cleddaureach@pembrokeshire.gov.uk Coastlands School / Ysgol y Glannau St Ishmaels / Llanisarn-yn-Rhos Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA62 3SZ Mr J Evans (acting) 01646 636340 admin.coastlands@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Details correct as at 1st September 2016 Cosheston VC School Cosheston Pembroke Dock / Doc Penfro SA72 4UN Mrs K Adams (acting) 01646 683490 head.cosheston@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Pembroke

EM

3-11

62

53

8

2

0

8

Fenton Community Primary School Portfield Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA61 1BZ Mr M Harries 01437 765378 admin.fenton@pembrokehire.gov.uk

Tasker Milward (Haverfordwest)

EM

3-11

355

412.5

50

15

0

50

Hakin Community School Picton Road Waterloo Road Hakin Milford Haven / Milford Haven / Aberdaugleddau SA73 3EW SA73 3PB Mr N Dyer 01646 694852 01646 692894 admin.hakin@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Milford Haven

EM

3-11

267

326

38

14

0

*

Hubberston Church in Wales VC Nursery and Primary School Observatory Avenue Hakin Milford Haven / Aberdaugleddau SA73 3EU 01646 692845 Mr N Dyer (acting Executive Head) admin.hubberston@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Milford Haven

EM

3-11

121

146

17

14

0

*

New combined Hakin & Hubberston school Proposed opening during the 2017-18 academic year Name and contact details to be announced * capacity / admission number for individual schools no longer required

68

Haverfordwest Church in Wales VC School Barn Street Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA61 1TD Mrs C O’Brien (acting Executive Head) 01437 765480 head.haverfordwest@pembrokshire.gov.uk

Tasker Milward (Haverfordwest)

EM

7-11

156

82

39

13

0

39

Hook CP School Newtown Road Hook SA62 4ND Ms L John 01437 890343 head.hook@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Tasker Milward (Haverfordwest)

EM

3-11

108

101

14

2

0

15

Details correct as at 1st September 2016 Johnston Community Primary School Cranham Park Johnston SA62 3PU Move due January 2017 Langford Road, Johnston, SA62 3PY Mr G Thomas 01437 890280 admin.johnston@pembrokshire.gov.uk

Tasker Milward (Haverfordwest)

EM

3-11

210

194.5

30

12

0

30

Lamphey Primary School Lamphey / Llandyfai Pembroke / Penfro SA71 5NW Mr S Thomas 01646 672249 admin.lamphey@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Pembroke

EM

3-11

206

195.5

29

5

0

29

Manorbier Church in Wales VC School Manorbier / Maenorbyr Tenby / Dinbych-y-Pysgod SA70 7SN Mrs S Davies 01834 871228 admin.manorbier@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Greenhill (Tenby)

EM

3-11

86

56.5

12

1

0

12

Milford Haven Junior School Prioryville Milford Haven / Aberdaugleddau SA73 2LQ Mr L Rees 01646 692705 admin.mhavenjun@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Milford Haven

EM

7-11

375

361

93

86

0

93

Pembroke

EM

3-11

188

202.5

29

15

0

26

Tasker Milward (Haverfordwest)

EM

3-7

176

152

58

6

0

58

Greenhill (Tenby)

DS

3-11

300

322.5

42

16

0

47

Monkton Priory Community Primary School Monkton Pembroke / Penfro SA71 4LS Mrs S Morris 01646 683742 / 01646 685685 admin.priory@pembrokeshire.gov.uk Mount Airey Nursery and Infants School Augustine Way Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA61 1PA Mrs C O’Brien 01437 765376 head.mountairey@pembrokeshire.gov.uk Narberth Community Primary School Jesse Road Narberth / Arberth SA67 7FE Mrs N Ward 01834 860776 admin.narberth@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Details correct as at 1st September 2016 Neyland Community School John Street Neyland SA73 1TH Mrs E Griffiths 01646 600659 admin.neylandcomm@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Sir Thomas Picton (Haverfordwest)

EM

3-11

300

303.5

47

18

0

42

Orielton Community Primary School Hundleton Pembroke / Penfro SA71 5RD Mr C Condon (Executive Head) 01646 683531 admin.orielton@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Pembroke

EM

3-11

74

37

10

1

0

**

Pembroke Dock Community School Bush Street Pembroke Dock / Doc Penfro SA72 6LQ Mrs M Thomas 01646 684872 admin.pdcs@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Pembroke

EM

3-11

626

575

92

2

0

89

Pennar Community School Owen Street Pennar Pembroke Dock / Doc Penfro SA72 6SL Mr D McGarvie 01646 684402 admin.pennar@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Pembroke

EM

3-11

270

249

38

13

0

38

Prendergast Community Primary School Stokes Avenue Prendergast Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA61 2RB Mrs D Davies 01437 771580 admin.prendergast@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Sir Thomas Picton (Haverfordwest)

EM

3-11

448

481.5

64

21

0

64

Puncheston Community Primary School / Ysgol Cas-mael Puncheston / Cas-mael Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA62 5RL Mrs A Lawrence 01348 881321 head.puncheston@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Bro Gwaun (Fishguard)

WM

4-11

70

70

10

1

0

10

Sir Thomas Picton (Haverfordwest) & Dewi Sant (St David’s)

EM

3-11

160

151

22

0

0

22

Roch Community School Roch / Y Garn Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA62 6JU Mr C Evans 01437 710517 admin.roch@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Details correct as at 1st September 2016 Sageston Community Primary School Sageston Tenby / Dinbych-y-Pysgod SA70 8SH Mrs J Morris 01646 651471 admin.sageston@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Greenhill (Tenby)

EM

3-11

120

121

17

5

0

17

Saundersfoot Community Primary School Francis Lane Saundersfoot SA69 9HB Mr N Allen 01834 812819 admin.saundersfoot@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Greenhill (Tenby)

EM

3-11

280

293.5

40

19

0

40

Solva Community School Solva / Solfach Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA62 6TS Mrs D Smith 01437 721479 admin.solva@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Dewi Sant (St David’s)

EW

3-11

80

74

11

6

0

11

Spittal Church in Wales VC School Spittal Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA62 5QR Ms S Vaughan 01437 741652 admin.spittal@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Sir Thomas Picton (Haverfordwest)

EM

3-11

176

150.5

20

3

0

25

St Florence Church in Wales VC School St Florence Tenby / Dinbych-y-Pysgod SA70 8LY Mrs J Davies 01834 871325 admin.stflorence@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Greenhill (Tenby)

EM

4-11

95

77

13

2

0

13

Stackpole Church in Wales VC School Stackpole / Ystagbwll Pembroke / Penfro SA71 5DB Mr C Condon (Executive Head) 01646 672234 admin.stackpole@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Pembroke

EM

3-11

70

46

11

3

0

**

Stepaside Community Primary School Carmarthen Road Kilgetty / Cilgeti SA68 0UG Mr P Harries 01834 812764 admin.stepaside@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Greenhill (Tenby)

EM

3-11

200

138.5

28

0

0

28

Details correct as at 1st September 2016 Tavernspite Community Primary School Tavernspite Pembrokeshire / Sir Penfro SA34 0NL Mr K Phelps 01834 831691 admin.tavernspite@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Greenhill (Tenby)

EM

3-11

205

219.5

29

9

0

29

Templeton Community Primary School Templeton / Tredeml Narberth / Arberth SA67 8RS Mr K Phelps 01834 860657 admin.templeton@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Greenhill (Tenby)

EM

4-11

116

86

15

2

0

16

Tenby Church in Wales VCP School Open/Agor 09/16 Heywood Lane / LĂ´n Heywood Tenby / Dinbych-y-Pysgod SA70 8BZ Mr J Palmer 01834 843241 head.tenbyvc@Pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Greenhill (Tenby)

EM

3-11

318

N/A

45

N/A

0

45

Milford Haven

EM

3-7

300

398

100

46

0

100

Wolfscastle Community Primary School / Ysgol Cas-blaidd Wolfscastle / Cas-blaidd Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA62 5LZ Mrs W Raymond 01437 741361 head.wolfscastle@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Bro Gwan (Fishguard)

WM

3-11

32

39

4

1

0

4

Ysgol Bro Ingli Long Street / Heol Hir Newport / Trefdraeth SA42 0TS Mrs E Howells 01239 820682 head.broingli@pemborkeshire.gov.uk

Bro Gwaun (Fishguard)

WM

3-11

110

108.5

15

3

0

15

Ysgol Clydau Tegryn Llanfyrnach SA35 0BE Mr S Jones 01239 698236 head.clydau@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Preseli

WM

4-11

71

63

10

1

0

10

The Meads Infant and Nursery School Priory Road Milford Haven / Aberdaugleddau SA73 2EE Mrs S Groves (acting) 01646 693861 head.meads@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Details correct as at 1st September 2016 Ysgol Gelli Aur/Golden Grove Community School Orange Way Pembroke / Penfro SA71 4DP Mr A Williams 01646 682605 admin.golden-grove@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Pembroke

DS

3-11

348

345

E35, W14

15

0

E35, W14

Ysgol Ger-y-Llan Letterston / Treletert Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA62 5SL Miss E Evans 01348 840248 head.Letterston@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Bro Gwaun (Fishguard)

TR

3-11

150

146

21

7

0

21

Ysgol Glannau Gwaun Clive Road Fishguard / Abergwaun SA65 9DB Mr G Williams (acting) 01348 872505 head.Glannaugwaun@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Bro Gwaun (Fishguard)

DS

3-11

240

258

E12, W21

8

0

E12, W21

Ysgol Gymraeg Glan Cleddau Off Portfield / Ger Portfield Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA61 1BS Mr A Davies 01437 769859 admin.glancleddau@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Preseli

WM

3-11

315

255

37

14

0

45

Ysgol Gymunedol Brynconin Llandissilio / Llandysilio Clynderwen / Clunderwen SA66 7TF Mrs S Clarke (acting Executive Head) 01437 563555 head.brynconin@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Preseli

WM

3-11

89

83

12

6

0

12

Ysgol Gymunedol Croesgoch Croesgoch / Croes-goch Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA62 5JT Mrs J Evans 01348 831461 head.croesgoch@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Dewi Sant (St David’s)

EW

3-11

119

116

17

6

0

17

Preseli

WM

3-11

116

90

16

0

0

16

Ysgol Gymunedol Maenclochog Maenclochog Clynderwen / Clunderwen SA66 7LB Mrs S Clarke 01437 532452 head.maenclochog@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Details correct as at 1st September 2016 Ysgol Gymunedol Wdig / Goodwick Community School Hill Street Goodwick / Wdig SA64 0ET Mr J Jones 01348 872503 admin.goodwick@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Bro Gwaun (Fishguard)

TR

3-11

137

121

19

6

0

19

Ysgol Gynradd Gymunedol Eglwyswrw Eglwyswrw Crymych SA41 3SN Mr E Eynon 01239 891267 head.eglwyswrw@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Preseli

WM

4-11

142

116

20

0

0

20

Ysgol Hafan y Môr

Preseli

WM

3-11

210

N/A

30

N/A

0

30

Preseli

WM

3-11

128

120

18

2

0

18

Bro Gwaun (Fishguard)

WM

3-11

31

26.5

4

0

0

4

Preseli

WM

3-11

210

201.5

25

6

0

30

Open/Agor 09/16 Heywood Lane / Lôn Heywood Tenby / Dinbych-y-Pysgod SA70 8BZ Mrs Hart-Griffiths 01834 843248 head.ysgolhafanymor@Pembrokeshire.gov.uk Ysgol Llandudoch St Dogmael’s / Llandudoch Cardigan / Aberteifi SA43 3ET Miss E Thomas 01239 613596 admin.stdogmaels@pembrokeshire.gov.uk Ysgol Llanychllwydog Pontfaen / Pont-faen Fishguard / Abergawaun SA65 9SE Ms M Francis (acting) 01348 881307 admin.llanychllwydog@pembrokeshire.gov.uk Ysgol y Frenni Crymych SA41 3QH Mrs J Higginson 01239 831427 head.yfrenni@pembrokeshire.gov.uk New school Angle / Orielton / Stackpole proposed opening Sept 2017 Name to be confirmed ** capacity / admissions number for individual schools no longer required

17

Details correct as at 1st September 2016

Voluntary Aided Schools – Catholic / Ysgolion a Gynorthwyir Gwirfoddol - Catholig Holy Name Catholic School Vergam Terrace Fishguard / Abergwaun SA65 9DF Ms A Davies 01348 872506 admin.holyname@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Bro Gwaun (Fishguard)

EW

4-11

129

121

18

17

0

18

Tasker Milward (Haverfordwest)

EM

3-11

205

217.5

29

25

0

29

St Francis Catholic School Priory Road Milford Haven / Aberdaugleddau SA73 2EE Mrs S Roberts 01646 694830 admin.stfrancis@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Milford Haven

EM

4-11

139

107

19

11

0

19

St Mary’s Catholic School Bufferland Pembroke Dock / Doc Penfro Mrs J Frazer 01646 682879 admin.stmarys@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Pembroke

EM

3-11

115

106.5

16

7

0

16

St Teilo’s Catholic School Greenhill Road Tenby / Dinbych-y-Pysgod SA70 7LI Ms A Nicholls 01834 843995 admin.stteilos@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Greenhill (Tenby)

EM

3-11

102

86.5

15

5

0

14

Mary Immaculate Catholic School Merlins Terrace Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA61 1PH Mr D Flood 01437 762324 admin.maryimmaculate@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Voluntary Aided Schools - Church in Wales /Ysgolion a Gynorthwyir Gwirfoddol - Eglwys yng Nghymru Ysgol Bro Dewi Church in Wales VAP School Nun Street / Heol Non St Davids / Tyddewi SA62 6NU Mrs M Jones (acting) 01437 720565 head.brodewi@pembrokeshire.gov.uk St Aidan’s Church in Wales VA School Wiston / Cas-wis Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA62 4PS Mrs M Brown (acting Executive Head) 01437 731449 admin.staidans@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Dewi Sant (St David’s)

EW

3-11

119

101.5

17

10

0

17

Sir Thomas Picton (Haverfordwest)

EM

4-11

122

83

17

2

0

17

Details correct as at 1st September 2016 St Mark’s Church in Wales VAP School Merlins Bridge / Pont Myrddin Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA61 1JU Mrs H Cale 01437 767623 admin.stmarks@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Tasker Milward (Haverfordwest)

EM

3-11

141

132.5

20

23

0

20

St Oswald’s Church in Wales VA School Jeffreyston Kilgetty / Cilgeti SA68 0SG Mrs M Brown 01646 651409 head.stoswalds@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Greenhill (Tenby)

EM

3-11

120

113

17

13

0

17

Greenhill (Tenby)

EM

11-18+

1287

980

209

150

0

209

Milford Haven

EM

11-18+

1178

869

203

133

0

202

Pembroke

EM

11-18+

1529

1244

261

160

0

256

Sir Thomas Picton School Queensway Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA61 2NX Mrs T Edwards (acting) 01437 765394 admin@stp.pembrokeshire.sch.uk

Sir Thomas Picton (Haverfordwest)

EM

11-18+

1303

1230

221

218

0

220

Tasker Milward VC School Lower / Isaf Upper / Uchaf Scarrowscant Portfield Avenue Haverfordwest Hwlffordd SA61 1EP SA61 1EQ Mrs H Lewis (acting) 01437 764147 enquiries@taskermilward.org.uk

Tasker Milward (Haverfordwest)

EM

11-18+

1072

670

182

89

0

152

Secondary Schools / Ysgolion Uwchradd The Greenhill School Heywood Lane / Lon Heywood Tenby / Dinbych-y-Pysgod SA70 8BN Mrs J Kingston 01834 840100 admin@greenhill.pembrokeshire.sch.uk Milford Haven School Steynton Road Milford Haven / Aberdaugleddau SA73 3AE Mr R Francis 01646 690021 admin@milfordhavenschool.co.uk Pembroke School Bush Pembroke / Penfro SA71 4RL Mr F Ciccotti 01646 682461 admin@pembrokeschool.org

Details correct as at 1st September 2016 Ysgol Bro Gwaun Heol Dyfed Fishguard / Abergwaun SA65 9DT Mrs N Nicholas 01348 872268 swyddfa@brogwaun.pembrokeshire.sch.uk

Bro Gwaun (Fishguard)

EW

11-18+

820

549

134

71

0

86

Ysgol Dewi Sant St David’s / Tyddewi Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA62 6QH Mr D Haynes 01437 725000 general@dewisant.pembroke.sch.uk

Dewi Sant (St David’s)

EM

11-18+

459

396

76

47

0

78

Preseli

AB(2A)

11-18+

1018

902

162

145

0

164

EM

4-18+

148

146

EM

4-18+

N/A

N/A

Ysgol y Preseli Crymych SA41 3QH Mr M Davies 01239 831406 swyddfa@ysgolypreseli.com

Special School / Ysgol Arbennig Portfield School Off Portfield / Ger Portfield Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd SA61 1BS Mrs S Painter 01437 762701 admin.portfield@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Pupil Referral Unit / Uned Cyfeirio Disgyblion Pembrokeshire Learning Centre St Clements Road Neyland SA73 1SH Mrs T Thomas 01646 602473 admin.behavioursupport@pembrokeshire.gov.uk Explanatory Notes

Nodiadau Esboniadol

1. An explanation of language categories can be found on page 60 2. For primary school the capacity is the number of pupils that can be accommodated from Reception to Year 6; it does not include Nursery pupils For secondary schools the capacity is the number of pupils that can be accommodated across all year groups, including 6th form 3. Full Time Equivalent (FTE) for primary schools this includes nursery pupils where applicable; for secondary schools this includes 6th form pupils 4. The maximum number of pupils that can be admitted to the school in a particular year group 5. The number of full-time applications received during the normal admission round ⱡⱡ Note: Full Time application for Sept-Dec 2016 only; due to the transition year for new procedures for Reception Place Application 6. The number of appeals registered via the statutory independent process; the figure in brackets is the number that were successful.

1. Mae esboniad o'r categori iaith i'w gweld ar dudalen 60 2. Am ysgolion cynradd, y cynhwysedd yw’r nifer o ddisgyblion all eu darparu ar eu cyfer o Derbyn hyd at Blwyddyn 6; nid yw;n cynnwys disgyblion meithrin Am ysgolion uwchradd, y cynhwysedd yw’r nifer o ddisgyblion all eu darparu ar eu cyfer ar draws pop grwp blwyddyn, yn cynnwys y chweched 3. Cyfwerth ag Amser Llawn (CAL) am ysgolion cynradd mae hwn yn cynnwys disgyblion meithrin rhan amser; am ysgolion uwchradd hwn yn cynnwys disgyblion 6ed dosbarth 4. Uchafswm nifer y disgyblion sydd i’w derbyn i'r ysgol mewn grŵp blwyddyn arbennig 5. Y nifer o geisiadau a dderbyniwyd yn ystod y rownd derbyn arferol ar gyfer llefydd llawn amser # Nodir: Ceisiadau llawn amser am Medi-Rhagfyr 2016 yn unig; oherwydd dyma’r flwyddyn pontio ar gyfer gweithdrefnau newydd ynglyn a ceisiadau am llefydd Derbyn 6. Y nifer o apelau sydd wedi eu cofrestri trwy'r broses annibynnol statudol annibynnol; maer ffigwr mewn cromfachau yn dynodi’r rhai oedd yn llwyddiannus