The Best Schools In Merthyr Mawr Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Merthyr Mawr. These top schools near Merthyr Mawr 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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✔ Compare all schools in Merthyr Mawr and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

Porthcawl Comprehensive School

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Our number one ranked school in Merthyr Mawr based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Porthcawl Comprehensive School.

Pupils
1175
Ages
11 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Secondary (ages 11-19)
2

Cowbridge School

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Cowbridge School is ranked second in Merthyr Mawr based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
1509
Ages
11 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Middle (ages 3-19)
3

Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd

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At number 3 in the best schools in Merthyr Mawr based on our authoritative ranking is Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd.

Pupils
700
Ages
11 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Secondary (ages 11-19)
4

Ysgol Llanhari

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

Pupils
661
Ages
3 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Middle (ages 3-19)
5

Y Pant Comprehensive

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Our number five ranked school in Merthyr Mawr based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Y Pant Comprehensive.

Pupils
1444
Ages
11 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Secondary (ages 11-19)

Top 5 best performing schools in Merthyr Mawr and their catchment areas in Merthyr Mawr ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • Porthcawl Comprehensive School
  • Cowbridge School
  • Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd
  • Ysgol Llanhari
  • Y Pant Comprehensive

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