Dear Parent/Carer
Admission to Neath Port Talbot Community Schools (2022/2023)
This letter contains important information for parents/carers of children
- who are transferring to Secondary school (at the end of Year 6)
It is essential you apply online at www.npt.gov.uk and complete the “Admission to School” form. Applications open 04/10/2021 with the closing date being 26/11/2021.
Alternatively, you can send a request to admissions@npt.gov.uk for the paper application form which must be returned to
School Admissions Officer
Directorate of Education, Leisure & Lifelong Learning
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Port Talbot SA13 1PJ
Should you wish to apply for a school outside of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, please contact the relevant Local Authority who will advise you of their admission procedures.
All parents/carers have the right to express a preference for the school they wish their child to attend. In most cases, parents are happy to choose their local school. If you apply for and are offered a place other than at your local school, free transport will not be considered, irrespective of the distance from home to school. Neath Port Talbot “Home to School Transport” policy is available on the Authority’s website www.npt.gov.uk
To help make your choice, please refer to the “Information For Parents Handbook” on the Authority’s website www.npt.gov.uk
Failure to submit Online (or paper) School Admission form may result in being denied a place at the school of your choice. All parents/carers will be notified in writing of the allocated mainstream school on 01/03/2022.