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Porthcawl Primary School Catchment Area

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

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

Porthcawl Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Porthcawl Primary School?

The catchment area for Porthcawl Primary 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 Primary 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 Primary School: School Information

Full address
Meadow Lane, Porthcawl, CF36 5EY
Local authority
Bridgend
School type
Welsh establishment
Phase of education
Not applicable
Gender
Not applicable
DfE URN
401063

Other Not applicable Schools in Porthcawl

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

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Porthcawl Primary 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 Primary School

What is the catchment area for Porthcawl Primary School?

The catchment area for Porthcawl Primary 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 Primary School oversubscribed?

Porthcawl Primary School has a capacity of N/A places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bridgend.

What is the admissions policy for Porthcawl Primary School?

Admission to Porthcawl Primary 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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