Admissions & School Transport
Video Tour of St Mary's
School Prospectus
At St Mary's we are our own admissions authority. Please click on the links below for our admissions policy and current application forms. If you have any queries regarding admissions please ring the school and ask to speak with our Admissions Officer Mrs Maria Lewis. Forms can be posted to the school or emailed to us at stmarysrc.primary@newportschools.wales
Admission to Reception Class in September 2025
Application Form & Guidance Notes for Reception September 2025
The application form should be completed electronically and returned together with supporting documents via e-mail to your first preference Newport Roman Catholic Primary School. (Please note it is not necessary to send a separate form to each Catholic Primary School). If St Mary's is your first preference school, please e-mail your documents to stmarysrc.primary@newportschools.wales.
The closing date for application forms to be returned is 5pm on 9th January 2025.
The Governing Body will consider all on-time applications received and a decision letter will be sent via e-mail on 16th April 2025. Late applications will be considered after 16th April 2025.
OPEN DAY - TUESDAY, 26TH NOVEMBER 2024
We are holding an Open Day for prospective parents to visit St Mary's on Tuesday, 26th November 2024. There are three session times available: 9:30am, 11:00am or 2:00pm - please contact the school office on 01633 840490 to reserve your place. (The Open Day sessions are intended for parents only please, if possible.)
Application for an in-year school admission or transfer (to change your child's school)
School Transport
Applications for home to school transport are processed by Newport City Council. Please click on the following link for further information and to access the online application.
Application for Secondary School Yr 7 September 2025
Completed application forms for St Joseph's RC High School should be returned to St Mary's School Office by 5:00pm on Wednesday, 13th November 2024. If your child is baptised Catholic, you must submit a copy of their baptism certificate with the application form. If you are unable to locate your original baptism certificate, a copy can be provided by the church where your son/daughter was baptised.
Applications for other Newport Secondary Schools should be made online via the link shown below.