The Best Schools In Merthyr Rated & Reviewed


School Guide has helped 15 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Merthyr. These top schools near Merthyr are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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1

Cardinal Newman R.C.

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Our number one ranked school in Merthyr based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Cardinal Newman R.C..

Pupils
996
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Secondary (ages 11-16)
2

St.John Baptist High School

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St.John Baptist High School is ranked second in Merthyr based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
974
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Secondary (ages 11-19)
3

Newbridge School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Merthyr based on our authoritative ranking is Newbridge School.

Pupils
994
Ages
11 - 16
Gender
Mixed
Type
Secondary (ages 11-16)
4

Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni

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The school ranked at number four in our Merthyr league table is Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1821
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Secondary (ages 11-19)
5

Ebbw Fawr Learning Community

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Our number five ranked school in Merthyr based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Ebbw Fawr Learning Community.

Pupils
1381
Ages
3 - 16
Gender
Mixed
Type
Middle (ages 3-16)

Top 5 best performing schools in Merthyr and their catchment areas in Merthyr ranked by School Guide in 2022

  • Cardinal Newman R.C.
  • St.John Baptist High School
  • Newbridge School
  • Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni
  • Ebbw Fawr Learning Community

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