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Pupils compete at school football competition

Sport | Adam Pugh | Published: 15:03, Wednesday April 1st, 2026.
Last updated: 15:03, Wednesday April 1st, 2026
Lewis School Pengam were victorious in the Year 11 Boys competition
Lewis School Pengam were victorious in the Year 11 Boys competition

School pupils from across the borough gathered to compete at this year’s Secondary Schools Finals football competition.

The competition ran throughout the school year in a knockout format, with all teams competing for a place in the finals – which were held over two days at Ystrad Mynach’s Centre for Sporting Excellence.

It culminated in seven finals featuring boys’ teams ranging from year 7 to year 11, alongside under-13 and under-15 girls’ matches. 

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The event was organised by Sport Caerphilly, the council-run leisure provider.

Islwyn High School U13s Girls celebrating their win
Islwyn High School U13s Girls celebrating their win

This year’s finals provided a good opportunity for the pupils to represent their school and compete in a positive environment. 

The winners of this year’s finals are: 

  • Year 7 Boys – Gellihaf (Cwm Rhymni) 
  • Year 8 Boys – Bedwas High School 
  • Year 9 Boys – St Cenydd Community School 
  • Year 10 Boys – Newbridge School 
  • Year 11 Boys – Lewis School Pengam 
  • Under 13 Girls – Islwyn High School 
  • Under 15 Girls – Idris Davies School 
Pupils from Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni's Gellihaf campus celebrating their win in the Year 7 Boys category
Pupils from Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni’s Gellihaf campus celebrating their win in the Year 7 Boys category

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