Within Monmouthshire Local Authority there are 34 schools providing education to primary aged pupils. All schools are co-educational and provide a broad and balanced curriculum.

All mainstream secondary schools in Monmouthshire are mixed Comprehensive Schools and serve 11 - 19 year olds. These are situated close to the four major towns in Monmouthshire.

All schools provide a broad and balanced curriculum and offer many additional opportunities through a wide range of extra curricular activities. They take place outside lesson times offering children the best opportunity to develop themselves as an individual, socially and academically.