Schools in Aberystwyth
There are 19 schools in Aberystwyth on the Welsh Government's official address list of schools, including 16 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Ceredigion 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 Aberystwyth (16)
- ST PADARN'S ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLInfants & Juniors · SY23 1EZ
- YSGOL GYMRAEG ABERYSTWYTHNursery, Infants & Juniors · SY23 1HL
- YSGOL GYMUNEDOL COMINS COCHInfants & Juniors · SY23 3BQ
- YSGOL GYMUNEDOL LLANFARIANInfants & Juniors · SY23 4DN
- YSGOL GYMUNEDOL LLANFIHANGEL-Y-CREUDDYNInfants & Juniors · SY23 4LA
- YSGOL GYMUNEDOL LLANGWYRYFONInfants & Juniors · SY23 4HA
- YSGOL GYMUNEDOL LLANNONInfants & Juniors · SY23 5HX
- YSGOL GYMUNEDOL LLWYN YR EOSNursery, Infants & Juniors · SY23 1SH
- YSGOL GYMUNEDOL MYNACHInfants & Juniors · SY23 4QZ
- YSGOL GYMUNEDOL PLASCRUGNursery, Infants & Juniors · SY23 1HL
- YSGOL GYMUNEDOL SYR JOHN RHYSInfants & Juniors · SY23 3JX
- YSGOL LLANILARInfants & Juniors · SY23 4PA
- YSGOL PENLLWYNInfants & Juniors · SY23 3LP
- YSGOL PENRHYNCOCHInfants & Juniors · SY23 3EH
- YSGOL RHOS HELYGInfants & Juniors · SY23 4TQ
- YSGOL WIRFODDOL MYFENYDDInfants & Juniors · SY23 5DW
Secondary schools in Aberystwyth (2)
- Penglais SchoolSecondary (ages 11-19) · SY23 3AW
- YSGOL GYFUN PENWEDDIGSecondary (ages 11-19) · SY23 3QN
Other phases in Aberystwyth (1)
- Ysgol Gyfun PenweddigWelsh establishment · SY23 3QN
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Aberystwyth?
The Welsh Government's official address list of schools lists 19 open schools with a Aberystwyth address (as of 14 June 2026), including 16 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 Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth?
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.