Admissions (offline waiting update)
Welcome - Croeso!
Each year we are excited to welcome new students! We are even more excited to welcome students in September 2021, as we adapt and innovate to ensure that we equip staff and students with the best facilities, resources and strategies, to survive and thrive post-pandemic!
Annually, we welcome approximately 240 pupils into year 7, 20% of whom, are outside of our traditional feeder schools.
We understand that making an application may be a big decision, but our process is simple and our Achievement Team is here to support you each step of the way.
Digital Prospectus - Take a closer look!
There are lots of considerations when deciding where to send your child to school, and different factors are important to different people. That’s why we aim to ensure that there are plenty of opportunities during the admission process to find out more about the school. This can include browsing our prospectus, chatting with our Achievement Team, coming along for an Open Event or having a tour and discussions with Senior Staff and the headteacher.
Admissions Process - First Steps
The first step in the process is submitting an online enquiry, which you can do here. 
At this point you can also request a tour. There’s no obligation to continue with an application at any stage, and this first expression of interest it is an opportunity to find out more information about the school and request a visit if you choose. We recommend that all new prospective parents come and join us for a face to face tour, as we will then be able to keep you up-to-date with deadlines and upcoming events that may be of interest and provide in depth information.
Admissions Timeline and Deadlines
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Before 31st October 2020 |
Submit online enquiry form so that we have your details on record and can send you an application form and book a visit to the school. |
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Please complete this form if you are interested in applying to Cowbridge Comprehensive School for September 2021 (click here) |
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27th November |
Closing date for applications to the Vale of Glamorgan for school admissions. |
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1st March |
Parents advised of places by the Local Authority. |
To ensure that your child has an opportunity of accessing a place, it is important that you apply directly through the Vale of Glamorgan Council admissions page by the closing date of November 27th, 2020
Should you require any further advice from the school, please contact
admissions@cowbridgecs.co.uk
Estyn Inspection Outcome 2019 (Summary)
We are thrilled with the outcome of the inspection published in June 2019. This graded all aspects of our work as ‘Excellent’ and the inspectorate felt that there were no recommendations for improvement, worthy of noting in their report.
We are immensely proud of this recognition and we are fully committed to continuous improvement and look forward to building on this success as part of the next part of our journey.
The full report can be found on the school’s website or by following the link below:
Cowbridge School Inspection 2019
The Report Summary
Strong, assured leadership, careful curriculum planning and consistently effective teaching to educate and inspire young people have been successful in securing exceptionally high levels of pupil attainment and wellbeing at Cowbridge Comprehensive School.
Nearly all pupils display highly positive attitudes to their learning. They are enthusiastic, resourceful and independent learners. Most show resilience in their learning and remain purposeful when faced with new challenges. Nearly all behave maturely and respectfully in lessons and around the school. They are polite towards their teachers, peers and visitors and possess a strong sense of responsibility and citizenship. The proactive school council has an outstanding impact on school life playing a key role in helping pupils to develop as confident, mature citizens.
Leadership arrangements are characterised by high levels of accountability and support, particularly through the carefully planned and highly effective programme of professional learning. A strong culture of evaluation and improvement is central to the school’s work.
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Inspection Area |
Judgement |
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Standards |
Excellent |