Admissions

Whitchurch High School is a popular co-educational maintained comprehensive school with almost 2,500 pupils on roll. The school is based on two sites in the suburb of Whitchurch. Years 7, 8 and 9 are based on the lower school site off Manor Way, with Years 10, 11, 12 and 13 students on the upper school site in the Village.

We are an inclusive school and have a SEN Specialist Resource Base (SRB/Ty Calon Centre) on both sites which admits up to one hundred pupils from across the city. Cardiff Council separately administers all admissions for the SRB in partnership with the school.

As a Foundation School the governors are the Admissions Authority and therefore directly manage all mainstream admissions.

Transfer to Secondary school - Yr 7 2026 entry

Whitchurch High School is part of the coordinated admissions process administered by Cardiff County Council.  The first round application deadline has now passed.  For late applications please use this link to be redirected to a late application form.

For further information regarding Whitchurch High School’s admission policy, please click on the links below:

 

 

In Year Transfers Years 7-11

For in year transfers, please apply direct to Whitchurch High School using the application form below:

Please ensure that you:

  • Fully complete the application form
  • Provide proof of your address
  • Provide a copy of your child’s birth certificate

 

Sixth Form

Whitchurch High School Sixth form is a popular, large Sixth form that has a proven track record of high standards and results with most of the students attending each year progressing on to their university of choice or preferred further education / apprenticeship pathway.

If you require any further information, please e-mail sixthform-admissions@whitchurch.cardiff.sch.uk

For information about the subjects available at Whitchurch High School, please visit our 6th form prospectus.

Our KS5 Open Evening is scheduled for the  15th January 2026 from 5-7pm on the Upper school site.  We look forward to seeing you then.

Our application link will go live in February 2026 and will be located on this page.

 

Ty Calon Centre

Students are identified through the Individual Development Plan Process in their Primary schools usually during year 5. If the Ty Calon Centre at Whitchurch High School is a consideration, then parents are invited to visit.

Please note that staff at Whitchurch High School cannot decide who will be allowed a place.

This decision is made by the Case Advisory Panel, following all advice received during the student’s Individual Development Plan process.

Whitchurch High School Ty Calon Centre run a Transition programme that begin in the Summer Term in year 6.