Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It merged with another school. The school at this address is now Ysgol Gynradd Glyn-coch.
Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School, Pontypridd
Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Pontypridd.
- Estyn
- Not in follow-up
Data last updated 15 Oct 2026
Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School in detail
School in Wales
Craig-Yr-Hesg 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 161 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.
40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).
Of its pupils, 10% have additional learning needs (51% in 2020/21); and 5% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Year groups range from 15 pupils (Year 2) to 24 (Year 6).
Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,050 per pupil, against £3,156 in 2021-22. It carried forward £27k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.
What Estyn said
Estyn's most recent full inspection report on Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School dates from 2018.
Read the full Estyn report (school website)
Source: © Crown copyright, Estyn: "Inspection report Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School 2018 (Inspection report)". Quoted under Estyn's re-use terms.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School are Cefn Primary School (0.5 miles), Trallwng Infants School (1 mile), Coedpenmaen County Primary School (1.2 miles) and Coedylan Primary School (1.3 miles).
Cefn Primary SchoolTrallwng Infants SchoolCoedpenmaen County Primary SchoolCoedylan Primary School
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Abercynon Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Craig-yr-Hesg Schools (before), 70 metres away.
Sources: Welsh Government school data and StatsWales (OGL); Estyn; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASInspection
Schools in Wales are inspected by Estyn, not Ofsted. Read Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School's Estyn reports.
At a Glance
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Boarding
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Nursery
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You apply to the council where you live. Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School is in Rhondda Cynon Taf; for families living there:
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Questions parents ask about Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School
What is the catchment area for Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School?
In Wales catchment areas are set by the local authority, so Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School has a defined catchment published by Rhondda Cynon Taf. Living in it does not guarantee a place - when the school is oversubscribed Rhondda Cynon Taf applies the published criteria, which usually put looked-after children first, then siblings, then distance - but it normally carries priority.
How do I apply to Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School?
Apply through Rhondda Cynon Taf, naming Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School on your application. Welsh admission deadlines are set by each local authority rather than nationally, so check Rhondda Cynon Taf's admissions pages for this year's closing date.
Where is Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School?
Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School is at Cefn Lane, Glyncoch, Pontypridd, CF37 3BP.