Schools in Aberfan
Aberfan in Merthyr Tydfil has 2 schools in the catchment.school database: Ynysowen Community Primary School and Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhyd-Y-Grug, a Welsh-medium primary. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council coordinates admissions for both schools as part of its annual cycle.
The presence of a dedicated Welsh-medium school means families in Aberfan have a choice of language-medium at primary level. Welsh-medium applications are handled separately; parents interested in Welsh-medium education should contact Merthyr Tydfil's admissions team early to understand the timeline. Oversubscription is determined by criteria set in each school's individual admissions policy.
Other Schools in Aberfan (2)
Catchment area boundaries for schools in Aberfan are set by Merthyr Tydfil and updated each year. The "last distance offered", how far the furthest successful applicant lived, changes annually based on the number of applications received.