Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Cardiff 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 144 schools across Cardiff. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Cardiff has 144 primary & secondary schools. Grangetown Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Cardiff follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

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Outstanding
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All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Grangetown Nursery School
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🥈 Tremorfa Nursery School
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🥉 Millbank Primary School
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4. Adamsdown Primary School
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5. Albany Primary School
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6. Baden Powell Primary School
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7. Birchgrove Primary School
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8. Trelai Primary School
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9. Fairwater Primary School
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10. Gabalfa Primary School
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11. Kitchener Primary School
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12. Lansdowne Primary School
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13. Moorland Primary School
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14. Radnor Primary School
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15. Rhydypenau Primary School
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16. Roath Park Primary School
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17. Greenway Primary School
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18. Stacey Primary School
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19. Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School
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20. Peter Lea Primary School
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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Cardiff?
There are 144 primary & secondary schools in Cardiff, of which 0 (0%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Cardiff?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Cardiff is Grangetown Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Cardiff?
Primary and secondary school applications in Cardiff are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Cardiff council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Cardiff?
0% of primary & secondary schools in Cardiff are rated Outstanding and 0% are rated Good.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.