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Porthcawl Comprehensive School Catchment Area

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

Porthcawl Comprehensive School is a welsh establishment not applicable school in Bridgend , and a capacity of 820 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

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Porthcawl Comprehensive School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Porthcawl Comprehensive School?

The catchment area for Porthcawl Comprehensive School is the geographic zone Bridgend 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. Bridgend 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 Porthcawl Comprehensive School is set by Bridgend 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 Bridgend 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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Porthcawl Comprehensive School: School Information

Full address
52 Park Avenue, Porthcawl, Bridgend, CF36 3ES
Local authority
Bridgend
School type
Welsh establishment
Phase of education
Not applicable
Gender
Not applicable
DfE URN
401795

Other Not applicable Schools in Bridgend

If Porthcawl Comprehensive School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bridgend are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Porthcawl Comprehensive 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: Porthcawl Comprehensive School

What is the catchment area for Porthcawl Comprehensive School?

The catchment area for Porthcawl Comprehensive School is the geographic zone Bridgend 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. Bridgend publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Porthcawl Comprehensive School oversubscribed?

Porthcawl Comprehensive School has a capacity of 820 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bridgend.

What is the admissions policy for Porthcawl Comprehensive School?

Admission to Porthcawl Comprehensive School is managed by Bridgend. 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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