Cymer Afan Primary School, Port Talbot

Cymer Afan 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 84 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 21% have additional learning needs (27% in 2020/21).

Year groups range from 6 pupils (Year 3) to 15 (Year 2).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £7,530 per pupil, against £4,859 in 2021-22. It ended 2024-25 with a deficit of £93k.

Estyn's most recent full inspection report on Cymer Afan Primary School dates from 2020.

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a formal federation of 4 primary schools. This arrangement allows us to develop an inclusive and consistent approach to primary education across the valley. Through a shared ethos, consistent approaches of curricular experience and the sharing of resources, we can ensure each school takes advantage of our unique setup for the benefit of our pupils."

The nearest other state primary schools to Cymer Afan Primary School are Croeserw Primary School (0.9 miles), Caerau Primary School (1.2 miles), Glyncorrwg Primary School (2.2 miles) and Nantyffyllon Primary School (2.2 miles).

The nearest railway station is Maesteg Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cymmer Police Station (opposite), 120 metres away.