Hafod Primary School, Swansea

Hafod 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 246 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

29% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 15% have additional learning needs (52% in 2020/21); 49% are learning English as an additional language; and 65% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 21 pupils (Year 4) to 33 (Year 1).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,956 per pupil, against £4,485 in 2021-22. It carried forward £262k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its February 2023 inspection summarises Hafod Primary School like this:

"Hafod Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive school that places a high priority on the well-being of its pupils. Most pupils feel happy and safe in school and behave well in class. They make good progress from their starting points, including those learning English as an additional language (EAL) and those with additional learning needs (ALN). Across the school, pupils make strong progress in reading and numeracy. However, progress in writing and Welsh language skills is less well developed."

"The school is developing an engaging curriculum that provides an effective breadth and depth of learning experiences across most areas of learning. Staff provide many activities where younger pupils learn through practical first-hand experiences. However, overall, opportunities for learning through play and exploration, particularly in the outdoor areas, are underdeveloped. Pupil voice groups support the school’s work effectively. Staff ensure that they are involved in decision-making about important aspects of school life."

"For example, the ‘Young Interpreters’ share key phrases to develop children’s understanding of different languages. The school's provision for developing pupils’ understanding of equality and diversity is well developed. The headteacher provides strong and compassionate leadership and has established an inclusive culture where families and pupils feel a strong sense of belonging. Leaders have worked with the school community to create a clear vision, ‘together we can’, that is reflected well in the daily life of the school community."

Estyn made 3 recommendations: (1) Improve the indoor and outdoor learning environments to ensure that younger pupils have effective opportunities to learn through play and exploration; (2) Improve the teaching of extended writing to ensure that pupils develop and organise ideas in their writing effectively; (3) Ensure that pupils develop their Welsh language speaking and listening skills effectively.

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Hafod Primary School, we are committed to providing a safe, happy and nurturing environment in which all of our children thrive. We engage them in a relevant and inclusive curriculum that stimulates their natural curiosity and is responsive to their individual needs."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and netball.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hafod Primary School are Waun Wen Primary School (0.2 miles), St Joseph's Cathedral Primary School (0.2 miles), Burlais Primary (0.6 miles) and Brynhyfryd Primary School (0.6 miles).

The nearest railway station is Swansea Rail Station, about 990 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brynmelyn Flats (outside), 250 metres away.