How many schools are there in Rhondda Cynon Taf?

There are 107 schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf listed on FindGreatSchools: 86 primary, 17 secondary and 4 special. Each listing links to a full profile with Estyn information, results and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf?

Under our composite score, Cardinal Newman R.C. Comprehensive School is the highest-ranked secondary school in Rhondda Cynon Taf. 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf ranked?

Because the Welsh Government publishes no per-school primary attainment data, so there is nothing to score them on. Secondary schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf

Compare 107 schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf 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: Cardinal Newman R.C. Comprehensive School (secondary).

Local Authority 107 schools

Primary schools

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

The best schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Abercynon Community Primary School

Aberdare Park Primary

Aberdare Town C.I.W. Primary School

Abernant Primary School

Alaw Primary School

Blaengwawr Primary School

Cardinal Newman R.C. Comprehensive School

Y Pant Comprehensive School

Ysgol Llanhari

St John Baptist C.I.W. High School

Ferndale Community School

Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun

Maesgwyn Special School

Park Lane Special School

Ysgol Hen Felin

Ysgol Ty Coch

Schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf: common questions

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