Maendy Primary School, Torfaen

Maendy 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 257 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 18% have additional learning needs; and 11% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 26 pupils (Year 4) to 40 (Year 1).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £7,430 per pupil, against £5,304 in 2021-22. It carried forward £105k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its March 2026 inspection summarises Maendy Primary School like this:

"Maendy Primary School provides a welcoming and supportive environment where pupils feel valued and enjoy learning. Strong relationships between staff and pupils help create positive attitudes to learning and a sense of belonging across the school. The recently appointed headteacher has introduced a clear vision for the school, developed with staff, pupils and the wider community. Leaders are strengthening how responsibilities are shared and staff are increasingly involved in improving provision. As several leaders are relatively new to their roles, it is too soon for them to evaluate the full impact of their work. Teaching and learning are effective overall. Staff know pupils well and adapt teaching to meet their individual needs."

"As a result, most pupils, including those with additional learning needs (ALN) and those in the learning resource base (LRB), make good progress. The school provides a broad and engaging curriculum that helps pupils make connections in their learning. Teachers use questioning and feedback effectively to help pupils improve their work. Pupils develop good communication skills. In mainstream classes, they take part confidently in discussions and explain their ideas clearly. In the LRB, staff support communication effectively using visual prompts and structured routines. Writing is developing well across the school, supported by focused professional learning that has strengthened teaching approaches."

"Across the school many pupils read confidently and enjoy a wide range of texts. Most pupils develop a secure understanding of mathematics. However, opportunities for pupils to apply their numeracy and digital skills in other areas of the curriculum are not consistent. The school promotes inclusion and pupils’ wellbeing effectively. The ‘Magic’ curriculum helps pupils develop confidence, independence and respect for others. Staff maintain a strong safeguarding culture and promote positive relationships across the school. It also works closely with families, the local community and partner schools to enrich pupils’ experiences and support their transition to the next stage of education."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Continue to strengthen leadership capacity at all levels to support ongoing school improvement; (2) Strengthen opportunities for pupils to develop and apply their numeracy and digital skills progressively across the curriculum.

In its own words: "Maendy P rimary School is a one form entry school, based in the Northville area of Cwmbran. We are proud to be an inclusive school, with learners from a variety of cultures and ethnic backgrounds . As a school community we are committed to providing the best possible educational experience and support for our learners and families."

The nearest other state primary schools to Maendy Primary School are Pontnewydd Primary School (0.4 miles), St David's R.C. Jnr. & Inf. School (0.5 miles), Our Lady of the Angels R.C School (0.7 miles) and Croesyceiliog Primary (0.7 miles).

The nearest railway station is Cwmbran Rail Station, about 610 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pontnewydd Workingmen`s Club (after), 140 metres away.