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Cantonian High School Catchment Area

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

Cantonian High School is a welsh establishment not applicable school in Cardiff , and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

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Cantonian High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cantonian High School?

The catchment area for Cantonian High School is the geographic zone Cardiff uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cardiff publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Cantonian High School is set by Cardiff and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cardiff before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Cantonian High School: School Information

Full address
Fairwater Road, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3JR
Local authority
Cardiff
School type
Welsh establishment
Phase of education
Not applicable
Gender
Not applicable
DfE URN
401879

Other Not applicable Schools in Cardiff

If Cantonian High School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Cardiff are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Cantonian High School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Cantonian High School

What is the catchment area for Cantonian High School?

The catchment area for Cantonian High School is the geographic zone Cardiff uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cardiff publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Cantonian High School oversubscribed?

Cantonian High School has a capacity of 900 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cardiff.

What is the admissions policy for Cantonian High School?

Admission to Cantonian High School is managed by Cardiff. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

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