🎓🎒 Top Picks: Cardiff’s Toughest Secondary Schools to Secure a Spot This Year! 🎓🎒
Hey Cardiff parents! As applications open for secondary school spots for September 2026, it’s time for the annual hustle to secure a coveted place at one of the city’s most in-demand schools. With hundreds missing out on their top choice last year, here’s what you need to know to boost your chances this time.
🔍 The Big Mistake: The local council warns against pinning hopes on just one school. Always list five preferences! Limiting your options could mean missing out on a preferred school altogether.
🏫 Popular Picks: Cardiff High remains the hottest ticket in town, turning away 269 hopefuls, while Fitzalan High and Radyr Comprehensive are not far behind in demand.
🏢 Available Spots: While several schools are already full, Ysgol Plasmawr, Cantonian, Cardiff West, Bro Edern, Eastern, and Willows High are still welcoming students.
🎯 Key Deadline: Apply before November 17, 2025, to avoid late disappointments. Keep those options open and check individual schools for any extra forms or policies.
📚 Welsh-Medium Education: No need to speak Welsh at home! Support is available for everyone keen to dive into Welsh-medium learning.
💬 Pro Tip: Make sure to utilise all available choices and check each school’s admissions requirements. Doing so could be your golden ticket to securing a spot at a first-choice school.
💡 Remember, in the city’s partnered schools, you may need an extra form, so double-check those details!
Good luck to everyone throwing their hats in the ring! 🎉 For all the latest updates and more details, stay tuned! 🎉