Secondary and Comprehensive Schools

There are 7 comprehensive schools in Ceredigion, varying in size from about 330 pupils to 1400 pupils. Two of these schools, namely Ysgol Gyfun Gymunedol Penweddig and Ysgol Gyfun Gymunedol Ddwyieithog Dyffryn Teifi, are designated as bilingual schools where the majority of subjects are taught through the medium of Welsh.

Pupils usually transfer to a Secondary School at eleven years of age. Pupils reaching the age of eleven by 31st August will transfer from primary to secondary school at the start of the next academic year i.e. 1st September. During your child's last year in primary school you will receive a form from the Education Department giving the name of the secondary school the Authority would expect your child to attend - this is usually the secondary school nearest to your home. However, if you want to make a preference for a school other than the one named by the Authority you should express your preference by following the appropriate guidance and completing the form you are sent and give a reason for your preferences.

If it is not possible for the Authority to agree to the request then you will be given details of how to appeal against the decision.

The individual schools are responsible for the contents and for the maintenance of their pages. Should you wish to enquire about any aspect of the material contained within the schools section please make direct contact with the appropriate school.