Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Merthyr Tydfil 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 25 schools across Merthyr Tydfil. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Merthyr Tydfil has 25 primary & secondary schools. Abercanaid Community School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Merthyr Tydfil 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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Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Abercanaid Community School
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🥈 Cyfarthfa Park Primary School
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🥉 Caedraw Primary School
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4. Gellifaelog Primary School
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5. Pantysgallog Primary School
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6. Gwaunfarren Primary School
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7. Heolgerrig Community School
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8. Ynysowen Community Primary School
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9. Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful
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10. Bedlinog Community Primary School
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11. Trelewis Primary School
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12. Ysgol-Y-Graig Primary School
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13. Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhyd-Y-Grug
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14. Ysgol Gynradd Coed y Dderwen
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15. Afon Taf High School
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16. Pen-Y-Dre High School
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17. Cyfarthfa High School
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18. Greenfield Special School
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19. Twynrodyn Community School
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20. Edwardsville Primary School
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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Merthyr Tydfil?
There are 25 primary & secondary schools in Merthyr Tydfil, of which 0 (0%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Merthyr Tydfil?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Merthyr Tydfil is Abercanaid Community School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Merthyr Tydfil?
Primary and secondary school applications in Merthyr Tydfil are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Merthyr Tydfil council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Merthyr Tydfil?
0% of primary & secondary schools in Merthyr Tydfil 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.