Coed Eva Primary, Cwmbran

Coed Eva Primary 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 415 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 10% have additional learning needs (13% in 2020/21); and 9% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 37 pupils (Reception) to 60 (Year 1).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,242 per pupil, against £3,749 in 2021-22. It carried forward £35k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its November 2024 inspection summarises Coed Eva Primary like this:

"Coed Eva Primary School is a nurturing, community-focused school where most pupils, including those with additional learning needs (ALN), make at least good progress. The school is part of a successful federation with Blenheim Road Primary School, where leaders collaborate appropriately to promote good learning and equality. The executive headteacher has aligned leadership structures across both schools, which has accelerated progress. A notable achievement is the consistent approach to supporting pupils with ALN. Professional learning opportunities for staff strengthen leadership capacity, and the governing body provides valuable support, ensuring that resources are well- managed."

"Provision for pupil and family well-being is exemplary and is a strength of the federation. Highly skilled staff work with pupils and their families successfully to mitigate the impact of any barriers to learning. Teachers and support staff know their pupils well and adjust their provision to meet individual needs suitably. The curriculum is broad, balanced, and purposeful. Strong links with the local community enhance pupils’ social and moral development, such as through interactions with a local care home."

"Teachers provide systematic support for the development of pupils’ reading, number, digital and spoken Welsh skills. However, provision to develop pupils’ writing skills and application of mathematics across the curriculum are at an earlier stage. Provision for younger pupils is exemplary, with highly skilled teachers creating inspiring environments that foster curiosity and independent exploration. As pupils progress through the school, teachers maintain high expectations and adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners. Overall, however, they do not provide pupils with sufficient opportunities to respond to feedback as a means of improving their work."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Improve pupils’ writing skills and their application of numeracy skills across the curriculum; (2) mprove the quality and consistency of feedback to pupils so that they understand the next steps to move their learning forward.

The nearest other state primary schools to Coed Eva Primary are Nant Celyn Primary School (0.2 miles), Blenheim Road Community Primary School (0.5 miles), Henllys C.I.W. Primary School (0.6 miles) and Greenmeadow Primary School (0.7 miles).

The nearest railway station is Cwmbran Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rede Road (after), 140 metres away.