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

The deadline for applications to be considered in the first round has now passed.  For late applications, please print off and complete the application form using the link below:

Application Form 2025

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.

The online application process for 2025-26 Sixth Form places will open in January 2025. 

Our Open Evening is on Thursday 16th January 2025 5pm – 7pm on the Upper School site.  Please come and see what we have to offer.  In the meantime, please have a look at what information we have below.

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

For information about subject choices at Whitchurch High School please CLICK HERE.

 

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.