Bridgend CBC

UK local authority in South Wales, responsible for 61 schools.

Region

South Wales

Type

County Borough Council

Schools

61 (48 primary, 9 secondary, 2 special, 1 PRU/AP)

Pupils

22,364 (maintained schools)

Population

146,986 (28,274 aged 0-17)

Deprivation (WIMD 2019)

Rank 11 of 22 (1 = most deprived)

Inspectorate

Estyn

Website

www.bridgend.gov.uk

Telephone

01656 643643

Sources: Welsh Government address list (maintained schools only), Apr 2026 · Welsh Government address list of schools, Apr 2026 · ONS mid-2025 population estimates · WIMD 2019, rank by share of LSOAs in Wales's 10% most deprived (6.8%), 1 = most deprived of 22