Schools in Aberdare
There are 19 schools in Aberdare on the Welsh Government's official address list of schools, including 15 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Rhondda Cynon Taf local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 14 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Aberdare (15)
- ABERDARE TOWN C IN W PRIMARYNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF44 7HF
- ABERNANT COUNTY PRIMARYNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF44 0SF
- BLAENGWAWR PRIMARYNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF44 6YP
- Capcoch Primary SchoolNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF44 6AD
- Caradog Primary SchoolNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF44 7PB
- Cwmaman Primary SchoolNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF44 6LA
- CWMBACH CHURCH IN WALESNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF44 0AT
- Cwmbach Community PrimaryNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF44 0HS
- CWMDAR COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOLNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF44 8UA
- HIRWAUN PRIMARY SCHOOLNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF44 9NF
- LLWYDCOED PRIMARY SCHOOLNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF44 0YA
- OAKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOLNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF44 6TF
- PENDERYN PRIMARYNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF44 9JW
- Penywaun Community SchoolNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF44 9DR
- St. Margaret's Catholic Primary SchoolNursery, Infants & Juniors · CF44 7PP
Secondary schools in Aberdare (2)
- Aberdare Community SchoolSecondary (ages 11-19) · CF44 7RP
- St John Baptist CIW High SchoolSecondary (ages 11-19) · CF44 8BW
Other phases in Aberdare (2)
- MAESGWYNSpecial (with post-16 provision) · CF44 8RE
- Park Lane Special SchoolSpecial (with post-16 provision) · CF44 8HN
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Aberdare?
The Welsh Government's official address list of schools lists 19 open schools with a Aberdare address (as of 14 June 2026), including 15 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Aberdare guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Welsh Government's official address list of schools, retrieved on 14 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Aberdare?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.