The first few years after the 2002 Act were marked by generally declining primary school pupil numbers, and there was therefore reduced competition for places.
Yn ystod y blynyddoedd cyntaf ar ôl Deddf 2002, gwelwyd gostyngiad cyffredinol yn nifer disgyblion ysgolion cynradd, ac felly roedd llai o gystadleuaeth am leoedd.