Caegarw Primary School, Rhondda, Cynon, Taff

Caegarw Primary School is an English-medium school in Wales. Welsh schools are inspected by Estyn rather than Ofsted, and its latest report is published on Estyn's website.

It had 162 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 4% have additional learning needs; and 11% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 15 pupils (Year 3) to 29 (Year 5).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,039 per pupil, against £3,701 in 2021-22. It carried forward £30k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its May 2023 inspection summarises Caegarw Primary School like this:

"The pupils of Caegarw Primary School enter the school gates with smiles on their faces in anticipation of what the day ahead holds. They are eager to learn and talk enthusiastically about their work. Pupils are respectful towards each other and all adults. They thrive in the school’s happy environment. The kindness pupils show each other is as a result of the deep-rooted caring ethos established in the school. These positive attitudes towards school lead to exceptionally well-behaved pupils."

"Across the school most pupils make good progress in many aspects of their learning. They develop oracy skills well, write successfully in all areas of learning and develop their understanding of a range of mathematical concepts well. Most pupils take responsibility maturely in a variety of pupil voice groups, which impact positively on the life of the school. As a result, the pupils are aware of their place in society and the importance of being a responsible citizen. The staff provide a broad and balanced curriculum for pupils that builds effectively on their knowledge, understanding and skills. The provision is stimulating and provides good opportunities for pupils to learn through authentic experiences, about their local area and Wales."

"Most lessons engage pupils effectively and teaching ensures that all pupils collaborate well with each other. Although teachers use a suitable range of teaching methods in their classes, they do not always provide enough opportunities for pupils to reflect on their work and there are few opportunities for pupils to become independent learners. The use of the outdoor learning area from nursery to Year 2 is underdeveloped. There is a strong sense of teamwork at the school, and the headteacher, senior leaders, staff and governors work together positively. Leaders set in place positive strategies to improve pupils’ skills and have placed well-being at the heart of the school."

Estyn made 3 recommendations: (1) Develop the outdoor learning provision for pupils from nursery to Year 2; (2) Provide opportunities for pupils to develop their independent learning skills and make decisions in relation to their learning; (3) Ensure that teachers’ feedback supports pupils to take the next steps in their learning.

The nearest other state primary schools to Caegarw Primary School are Our Lady's R.C. Primary School (0.4 miles), Darrenlas Primary School (0.5 miles), Miskin Primary School (0.7 miles) and Pengeulan Primary School (0.8 miles).

The nearest railway station is Mountain Ash Rail Station, about 360 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cae Garw Primary School (outside), 40 metres away.