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Schools in Wales

Browse 1,543 schools across 22 local authorities

1,543
Total schools
1,192
Primary
173
Secondary
39
Special
22
Local authorities
671
Towns
406
Welsh-medium

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About schools in Wales

UKTeachingJobs covers 1,543 schools across Wales's 22 local authorities — primary, secondary and special schools (around 1,192 primary and 173 secondary). Each profile brings together pupil numbers, the school's Welsh-medium language category, and its local authority.

Wales has Welsh-medium, English-medium, dual-stream and bilingual schools. We show each school's official language category, so you can find the setting that's right for you — whether you teach through the medium of Welsh or English.

Schools in Wales are inspected by Estyn (His Majesty's Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales), not Ofsted — so you won't find Ofsted-style single-word grades here. We link to Estyn reports where available.

Information is drawn from the Welsh Government's published schools data, under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always confirm details with the school.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in Wales?
We list 1,543 schools across Wales's 22 local authorities — primary, secondary and special schools.
What is a Welsh-medium school?
A school that teaches wholly or mainly through the medium of Welsh. Wales also has English-medium, dual-stream and bilingual schools — each school's official language category is shown on its page.
Who inspects schools in Wales?
Estyn (His Majesty's Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales), not Ofsted. Wales does not use Ofsted-style single-word grades; Estyn reports describe a school's strengths and areas for improvement.
Where does the school data come from?
The Welsh Government's published schools data, under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always confirm details directly with the school.