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Schools in Sir Ddinbych

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

Sir Ddinbych (the Welsh name for Denbighshire) is a rural county in north-east Wales whose schools are administered by Denbighshire County Council. The council offers both Welsh-medium and English-medium education, with Welsh-medium provision particularly strong in towns such as Rhuthun (Ruthin) and Dinbych (Denbigh).

Admissions in Denbighshire follow the Welsh Government's School Admissions Code, which differs from the England and Wales code used by English councils. Families choosing between Welsh-medium and English-medium schools should note that medium of instruction is a key criterion and can affect which catchment a child falls into.

The 9 schools in this area serve a predominantly rural community. Contact Denbighshire County Council's admissions team for current catchment maps and to understand the local fair-access protocol, particularly if Welsh-language provision is a priority.

Other Schools in Sir Ddinbych (9)

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Sir Ddinbych are set by Denbighshire 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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