Question 1

What schools serve Blackwood?

Accepted Answer

There are 10 schools in Blackwood, Caerphilly — including Fleur-De-Lys Primary School, Markham Primary School, Pontllanfraith Primary School, Bryn Primary School, Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn 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 Blackwood?

Accepted Answer

Blackwood has 0 primary schools and 0 secondary schools. There are also 10 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 Blackwood?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Blackwood?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Blackwood are set by Caerphilly 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 Blackwood

Other Schools in Blackwood (10)

Fleur-De-Lys Primary School

Markham Primary School

Pontllanfraith Primary School

Bryn Primary School

Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn

Cefn Fforest Primary School

Penllwyn Primary School

Blackwood Primary School

Blackwood Comprehensive School

Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary School