Question 1

What schools serve Porthcawl?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 schools in Porthcawl, Bridgend — including Porthcawl Primary School, West Park 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 Porthcawl?

Accepted Answer

Porthcawl has 0 primary schools and 0 secondary schools. There are also 2 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 Porthcawl?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Porthcawl?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Porthcawl are set by Bridgend 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 Porthcawl

Other Schools in Porthcawl (2)

Porthcawl Primary School

West Park Primary School