Question 1

What schools serve Merthyr Tydfil?

Accepted Answer

There are 19 schools in Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil — including Abercanaid Community School, Cyfarthfa Park Primary School, Caedraw Primary School, Gellifaelog Primary School, Pantysgallog 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 Merthyr Tydfil?

Accepted Answer

Merthyr Tydfil has 0 primary schools and 0 secondary schools. There are also 19 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 Merthyr Tydfil?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Merthyr Tydfil?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Merthyr Tydfil are set by Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil

Other Schools in Merthyr Tydfil (19)

Abercanaid Community School

Cyfarthfa Park Primary School

Caedraw Primary School

Gellifaelog Primary School

Pantysgallog Primary School

Gwaunfarren Primary School

Heolgerrig Community School

Bedlinog Community Primary School

Trelewis Primary School

Ysgol-Y-Graig Primary School

Ysgol Gynradd Coed y Dderwen

Afon Taf High School

Pen-Y-Dre High School

Cyfarthfa High School

Greenfield Special School

Twynrodyn Community School

Edwardsville Primary School

Troedyrhiw Primary School

Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School