How many schools are there in Cardiff?

There are 123 schools in Cardiff listed on FindGreatSchools: 98 primary, 18 secondary and 7 special. Each listing links to a full profile with Estyn information, results and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Cardiff?

Under our composite score, The Bishop Of Llandaff C.I.W. High School is the highest-ranked secondary school in Cardiff. The score blends attainment, progress and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Primary and special schools are listed rather than scored.

Why aren't primary schools in Cardiff ranked?

Because the Welsh Government publishes no per-school primary attainment data, so there is nothing to score them on. Secondary schools in Cardiff are ranked on the Welsh Government's interim KS4 measures, attendance and progress; primary schools are listed A to Z, each with its Estyn follow-up status where one applies.

The best schools in Cardiff

Compare 123 schools in Cardiff on one page: the top-rated secondary schools ranked by Estyn follow-up status, GCSE results and our composite score, plus every primary and special school in the area. Top of the list: The Bishop Of Llandaff C.I.W. High School (secondary).

Local Authority 123 schools

Primary schools

98 primary schools in Cardiff, listed A to Z. Wales publishes no per-school primary results, so they are not ranked. Showing the first 6.

The best schools in Cardiff

Adamsdown Primary School

Albany Primary School

All Saints C.I.W. Primary School

Baden Powell Primary School

Birchgrove Primary School

Bishop Childs C.I.W. Primary School

The Bishop Of Llandaff C.I.W. High School

Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf

Cardiff High School

Cathays High School

Corpus Christi Catholic High School

Fitzalan High School

Greenhill Special School

Meadowbank Special School

Riverbank Special School

The Court Special School

The Hollies Special School

Ty Gwyn Special School

Schools in Cardiff: common questions

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