Question 1

What schools serve Barry?

Accepted Answer

There are 13 schools in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan — including Gladstone Primary School, Holton Primary School, South Point Primary School, Palmerston Primary School, Rhws Primary School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Barry?

Accepted Answer

Barry has 0 primary schools and 0 secondary schools. There are also 13 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Barry?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Barry, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Barry schools are set by Vale of Glamorgan and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Vale of Glamorgan admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Barry?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Barry are set by Vale of Glamorgan as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Barry

Other Schools in Barry (13)

Gladstone Primary School

Holton Primary School

South Point Primary School

Palmerston Primary School

Rhws Primary School

St Athan Primary School

Ysgol Sant Baruc

Oakfield Primary School

Ysgol Sant Curig

Ysgol Gynradd Gwaun Y Nant

St Richard Gwyn R.C. High School

Whitmore High School

Pencoedtre High School