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Schools in Penarth

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Penarth is a coastal Vale of Glamorgan town with 10 schools serving families across its seafront and inland neighbourhoods. The town sits directly south of Cardiff, making it a sought-after address for parents who want proximity to the capital without the urban density.

Admissions in Penarth are administered by Vale of Glamorgan council. As with most Vale schools, catchment distance is the primary tiebreaker once sibling priority is applied. Families moving into the area should check the council's published boundary maps each October before the January application deadline.

Other Schools in Penarth (10)

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Penarth are set by Vale of Glamorgan and updated each year. The "last distance offered", how far the furthest successful applicant lived, changes annually based on the number of applications received.

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