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Cardiff West Community High School

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Cardiff West Community High School

Penally Road, Caerau, Cardiff, CF5 5XP

Secondary (ages 11-19) · Ages 11–18 · Mixed

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Fitzalan High School
1.42 km away · Secondary (ages 11-19)
Good
Cantonian High School
1.87 km away · Secondary (ages 11-19)
Good
Mary Immaculate High School
2.18 km away · Secondary (ages 11-16)
Good
Bishop of Llandaff Church in Wales High School
2.38 km away · Secondary (ages 11-19)
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr
2.64 km away · Secondary (ages 11-19)

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About Cardiff West Community High School

Cardiff West Community High School is a secondary school in Cardiff, Cardiff. The school has around 1,061 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Where is Cardiff West Community High School located?
Cardiff West Community High School is a secondary school in Cardiff, Cardiff (CF5 5XP).
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Cardiff West Community High School has around 1,061 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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