Capcoch Primary School, Rhondda, Cynon, Taff

Capcoch 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.

35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 5% have additional learning needs (30% in 2020/21); and 6% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 15 pupils (Year 6) to 24 (Reception).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £4,841 per pupil, against £3,599 in 2021-22. It carried forward £3k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its June 2022 inspection summarises Capcoch Primary School like this:

"Most Capcoch Primary School pupils make strong progress in their learning and develop as motivated, caring and enthusiastic learners. They enjoy learning in a safe and caring environment and appreciate the many opportunities they have to influence what they learn. Leaders and staff work hard to ensure that pupils feel valued, and their well-being is a school priority. Pupils appreciate the nurturing and supportive environment, and this is evident across the school. The school has a strong team ethos where all staff work collaboratively on improvement priorities."

"Staff are developing the Curriculum for Wales successfully and, in general, provide beneficial and practical learning experiences. Nearly all pupils learn enthusiastically, and many engage in more independent and challenging activities. In the best examples, staff provide activities that support pupils to make systematic progress in developing their skills. The headteacher and governors provide caring, sensitive and supportive leadership. This has been particularly important during the pandemic, where the absence of staff and senior leaders has been significant."

"Leaders are very positive role models and ensure that the core focus of the school is pupils well-being and progress in learning. School improvement processes are effective in identifying the strengths and areas for development. Governors are an important members of the school community and provide valuable support to staff and senior leaders."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) To continue to ensure that skills are refined and developed to ensure all learners make progress with their skills; (2) Develop and share effective foundation phase principles and pedagogy to meet the needs of younger pupils.

The nearest other state primary schools to Capcoch Primary School are Oaklands Primary School (0.6 miles), Glenboi Primary School (0.9 miles), Cwmbach C.I.W. Primary School (0.9 miles) and Cwmbach Community Primary (1.3 miles).

The nearest railway station is Cwmbach Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Graig Avenue, 100 metres away.