Secondary school (Year 7)

Children transfer from primary to secondary school (Year 7) at the start of the school year in which they will reach their twelfth birthday. 

You can choose Welsh-medium, English-medium or a faith-based education and you do not need to be fluent in Welsh or even a Welsh speaker for your child to attend a Welsh–medium school.

Year 7 (secondary school) September 2025

Eligible children's date of birth: 1 Sept 2013 and 31 Aug 2014

Apply online: 25 September 2024 using the online portal

For a paper application, print out an application form and post it to us at: School Admissions Team, Newport City Council, Civic Centre, Newport. NP20 4UR.

To request a paper application form, call 01633 656656 to request an application form and post it to us at the above address. 

Closing date: 5pm on 13 November 2024

For admission to secondary school outside the annual admissions round including Secondary 2024, you will need to make an in-year transfer application

Contact

[email protected]

Telephone (01633) 656656