Question 1

What schools serve Ferndale?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 schools in Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taf — including Pontygwaith Primary School, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn Y Forwyn, Ferndale Community School, Penrhys Primary School. 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 Ferndale?

Accepted Answer

Ferndale has 0 primary schools and 0 secondary schools. There are also 4 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 Ferndale?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Ferndale?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Ferndale are set by Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 Ferndale

Other Schools in Ferndale (4)

Pontygwaith Primary School

Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn Y Forwyn

Ferndale Community School

Penrhys Primary School