Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Gwynedd 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 101 schools across Gwynedd. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Gwynedd has 101 primary & secondary schools. Ysgol Gwaun Gynfi currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Gwynedd 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.

101
Total schools
0
Outstanding
0%
Outstanding rate
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Ysgol Gwaun Gynfi
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
🥈 Ysgol Gynradd Nefyn
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
🥉 Ysgol Llanrug
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
4. Ysgol Gynradd Abererch
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
5. Ysgol Gynradd Abersoch
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
6. Ysgol Gynradd Beddgelert
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
7. Ysgol Gynradd Bethel
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
8. Ysgol Bodfeurig
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
9. Ysgol Borthygest
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
10. Ysgol Brynaerau
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
11. Ysgol Y Gelli
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
12. Ysgol Pen-y-bryn
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
13. Ysgol Treferthyr
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
14. Ysgol Gynradd Chwilog
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
15. Ysgol Crud Y Werin
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
16. Ysgol Dolbadarn
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
17. Ysgol Gynradd Edern
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
18. Ysgol Bro Plenydd
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
19. Ysgol Gynradd Garndolbenmaen
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
20. Ysgol Gynradd Llanaelhaearn
Not applicable
 — 50 View school

Related lists for Gwynedd

Primary schools in GwyneddReception–Year 6 only Secondary schools in GwyneddYear 7 onwards

See full data for any school in Gwynedd

Catchment distances, exam trends, SEN data, attendance, and more — all in one place.

Search schools in Gwynedd

Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Gwynedd?
There are 101 primary & secondary schools in Gwynedd, of which 0 (0%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Gwynedd?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Gwynedd is Ysgol Gwaun Gynfi. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Gwynedd?
Primary and secondary school applications in Gwynedd are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Gwynedd council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Gwynedd?
0% of primary & secondary schools in Gwynedd 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.