Cwmbran High School, Torfaen

Cwmbran High 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 1124 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

28% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 11% have additional learning needs (29% in 2020/21); 1% are learning English as an additional language; and 6% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 211 pupils (Year 7) to 241 (Year 8).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £7,281 per pupil, against £5,749 in 2021-22. It carried forward £391k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's most recent full inspection report on Cwmbran High School dates from 2015.

In its own words: "As Headteacher my mission is quite clear; to drive major improvements in every aspect of the school, and to raise standards. We want Cwmbran High School to be the first choice for all parents when considering the next school in their child’s education, and I believe we can make rapid improvements in achieving this goal."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As your Headteacher my mission is quite clear; to drive major improvements in every aspect of the school; to raise standards; to challenge underperformance; to raise aspirations; to set high expectations and to serve the community with integrity, honesty and intent."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, tennis, basketball, badminton and dance.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Cwmbran High School are Croesyceiliog School (2 miles), Risca Community Comprehensive School (3 miles), Newport High School (3.3 miles) and West Monmouth Comprehensive School (3.4 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 Cwmbran Comprehensive School (before), 140 metres away.