Cwmdâr Primary School – Background Information

Cwmdâr Primary School an English-medium community school and is located in Aberdare in the Rhondda Cynon Taff local authority.  At present, there are currently 270 pupils attending the school from the ages of 3 to 11years.  There are five single-age classes, three mixed-age class plus a nursery class for three and four-year old pupils.

Over the last three years, the average number of pupils eligible for free school meals is around 16%. About 5% of our pupils have additional learning needs. Very few pupils are from an ethnic minority background or receive support in English as an additional language.  Very few pupils speak Welsh as a first language.

The school runs a Free Breakfast Club and various after school clubs.

Parents who are considering sending their children to the school are welcome to visit the Headteacher by appointment.  Arrangements for an extended visit are also possible.