Education and Libraries
Higher and Further Education
Aberystwyth University
Established in 1872, the University is based mainly on Penglais Campus and provides undergraduate and postgraduate level courses. Also has sites at Penrhyncoch and Llanbadarn, as well as in the town centre.
Old College, King Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 2AX
(01970) 623111 - Website - Map: Old College - Map: Penglais Campus
Coleg Ceredigion
Local further education college with campuses in Aberystwyth and in Cardigan, in the south of the county.
Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, SY23 3BP
Libraries and Archives
Aberystwyth Library
Local branch of Ceredigion County Council's library service.
Corporation Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 2BU
Ceredigion Archive
Archive service for Ceredigion and the historic county of Cardiganshire.
County Hall, Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth, SY23 2DE
Secondary Schools
Covering school years 7 to 13, or ages 11 to 18, including sixth form.
Penglais School
Large, primarily English-language, comprehensive school.
Waunfawr, Aberystwyth, SY23 3AW
Penweddig School
Primarily Welsh-language comprehensive school.
Llanbadarn Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 3QN
Primary Schools
Five primary schools cater for pupils aged 4 to 11, with a choice of English or Welsh as the main language of teaching.
Within Aberystwyth itself are:
- Cwmpadarn Primary School
- Llwyn yr Eos Primary School
- Plascrug Primary School
- St Padarn Primary School (Roman Catholic)
- Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg (Welsh language)
Full list: Ceredigion County Council Primary Schools
