There are 95 schools in Caerphilly county borough including 79 primary schools (9 which are Welsh medium schools), 15 secondary schools (1 which is a Welsh medium school) and 1 special needs school.
These pages provide parents, and pupils attending schools and colleges with information on education facilities and opportunities in the county borough.
Welsh Education Scheme 2009-2014 Consultation
The Council has prepared a Welsh Education Scheme setting out how we propose to deliver education services to you in Welsh and bilingually and invite your comments.
Find a School
Search for schools in Caerphilly county borough.
Primary and secondary school admissions
Apply for a place at a primary or secondary school in Caerphilly county borough.
Nursery school admissions
Apply for a nursery place at one of our primary schools.
School term dates and closures
School term dates, holidays and other closures for the forthcoming school year.
Travelling to school
Find out if you qualify and how to apply for a free travel pass to and from school or college. Also, details on applying for college travel expenses.
Schools meals
Find out about our healthy eating schemes, breakfast clubs and download our latest menus.
Free school meals
Find out if you qualify for free school meals, how to apply and what to do if your circumstances change.
Schools admission appeals
How to make an appeal and the appeals process.
School governors
Information about how to become a governor and information for established governors.
Universities and colleges
Details of the universities and colleges in Caerphilly and the surrounding South Wales area.
Education Strategic Plan
This plan describes how we are working towards raising standards of education for all children in the county borough.
Truancy
Having difficulties getting your child to school? Our Education Welfare Service monitor absences and work with families and young people where the level of absence is giving cause for concern.