Clase Primary School, Swansea

Clase 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 356 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

57% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 22% have additional learning needs (38% in 2020/21); 8% are learning English as an additional language; and 23% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 33 pupils (Year 1) to 53 (Year 5).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £7,001 per pupil, against £5,646 in 2021-22. It carried forward £380k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its May 2026 inspection summarises Clase Primary School like this:

"At Clase Primary School the headteacher has worked with staff and governors to establish a clear vision that drives a welcoming and inclusive culture where diversity and individual differences matter. This focus creates a safe and supportive environment where most pupils flourish, including many with additional learning needs (ALN) and those in the specialist teaching facilities (STF). Strong relationships and the well-embedded ‘Cwtsh’ ethos help most pupils feel valued, behave well and to develop a secure sense of belonging. The curriculum offers a meaningful range of experiences that engage most pupils and supports progress. Teachers plan authentic tasks that help many pupils develop skills across all areas of learning. However, a few tasks lack sufficient challenge or fail to build securely on prior learning, which limits deeper progress. STF staff match learning closely to individual needs while promoting independence through life skills, such as cooking. Many pupils begin school with literacy skills below those expected for their age."

"Staff respond well by planning effectively for the progressive development of pupils’ oracy and reading skills. However, due to a lack of opportunity, they make less good progress with their ability to write imaginatively at length. Many pupils develop sound digital and numeracy skills. Teachers ensure strong working relationships with pupils and high expectations of behaviour. This helps to ensure that pupils engage positively with their learning. In many lessons, teachers balance direct instruction and collaborative activities skilfully. However, in a few sessions, staff direct activities too closely and restrict opportunities for pupils to develop independence. Purposeful questioning and helpful feedback support pupils’ progress, although these features are not consistent across all classes."

"Leaders drive improvement through strong strategy, professional learning and effective use of resources. Attendance is improving although persistent absenteeism remains too high for a few pupils. Strong community engagement and pupil leadership enrich provision and strengthen outcomes. Leaders place the school at the centre of its community and build strong, trusting relationships with families. They work effectively with external agencies and share practice widely. Many families view the school as a trusted, supportive hub."

Estyn made 3 recommendations: (1) Improve the consistency of teaching to develop pupils’ independence and ensure appropriate challenge; (2) Improve attendance; (3) Develop older pupils’ opportunities to write at length creatively and across the curriculum.

The nearest other state primary schools to Clase Primary School are Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tirdeunaw (0.4 miles), YGG Tan-y-lan (0.6 miles), Llangyfelach Primary School (0.8 miles) and Pentre'r Graig Primary School (0.9 miles).

The nearest railway station is Llansamlet Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Clase Roundabout (after), 170 metres away.