Schools in Caerphilly

How many schools are there in Caerphilly?

Caerphilly has 35 open schools: 28 state primary, 5 state secondary or all-through and 2 others.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Do schools in Caerphilly have catchment areas?

In Wales each school has a catchment area, published by Caerphilly on its website. Living in it normally gives priority, but not a guaranteed place when a school is oversubscribed.

How do I apply for a school place in Caerphilly?

Apply to Caerphilly for the schools you want. Welsh admission deadlines are set by each local authority rather than nationally, so check Caerphilly's admissions pages for this year's closing date.