Question 1

What schools serve Pontypridd?

Accepted Answer

There are 19 schools in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf — including Coedylan Primary School, Llanilltud Faerdref Primary, Hafod Primary School, Maes-Y-Coed Primary School, Parclewis 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 Pontypridd?

Accepted Answer

Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Pontypridd, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd

Other Schools in Pontypridd (19)

Coedylan Primary School

Llanilltud Faerdref Primary

Hafod Primary School

Maes-Y-Coed Primary School

Parclewis Primary School

Trallwng Infants School

Trehopcyn Primary School

Trerobart Primary School

Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School

Llwyncrwn Primary School

Maesybryn Primary School

Ysgol G.G. Evan James

Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School

Gwaunmeisgyn Primary School

Gwauncelyn Primary

Ysgol Garth Olwg

Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Awel Taf

Ysgol Afon Wen

Ysgol Bro Taf