All parents who would like their children to attend Ysgol Bodfari are invited to visit the school to discuss individual children’s needs with the Headteacher, to view our facilities and appreciate its distinctive character.

Nursery pupils are admitted as part-time pupils (i.e. every morning) in the September following their third birthday.  Subject to available places, it is possible for pupils to attend Busy Bods Playgroup in the afternoons under the ‘Early Entitlement’ scheme, in the term following their third birthday. This initiative is supported by the Local Authority and the Ysgol Bodfari Foundation Phase Lead Teacher, Mrs Edwards. Admission forms are available online or following a request to the school/Busy Bods Playgroup.

Children are normally admitted to the school as full-time pupils in the September following their fourth birthday. Online admission forms are available from the Local Authority from the Denbighshire County Council website and should be completed by the end of November in the year prior to admission in the following September. Parents have the right to state a preference as to which school they wish their child to attend. All pupils, regardless of disability are admitted to the school via our admissions policy and through the Local Authority Admissions Office.

In September 2016 we opened a new wrap around care facility in the school. Busy Bods Playgroup, After School and Holiday Care Provision at Ysgol Bodfari provides care from 11:30 a.m. through to 5:30 p.m. and through part of the Easter and Summer Holidays. Pupils can attend our free Breakfast Club from 08:00 a.m. meaning that children from Nursery to Year 6 can be cared for from 08:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Pupils with Disabilities

All pupils, regardless of disability (see School’s Strategic Equality Policy), are admitted to the school via our General Admissions Policy:

• Parents approach school and look around.
• Parents and Headteacher discuss facilities.
• If a child has identified Additional Learning Needs, these will be taken into account to ensure a smooth transition.
• Online admission forms are completed if the parties concerned feel that Ysgol Bodfari if the correct place of education for the particular child.
• The forms are submitted to the Local Authority Admissions Office and the Headteacher arranges a mutually convenient date for admission.

If children have additional learning needs, these will be met, including buying essential equipment, supplying extra academic support and retraining staff if necessary. All children will have the opportunity to join in all activities. All staff, children, parents and Governors are subject to our Strategic Equality Plan which indicates we are committed to educating all children to their full ability, regardless of race, gender, class or physical state. The Strategic Equality Plan and Accessibility Plan promote equal opportunities for all.If the school is oversubscribed places are awarded in accordance with Denbighshire LEA’s Admission Policy. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy is available in school or on our website.