Nant Celyn Primary School, Cwmbran

Nant Celyn 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 416 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 17% have additional learning needs (23% in 2020/21); 2% are learning English as an additional language; and 6% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 38 pupils (Reception) to 60 (Year 3).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £6,849 per pupil, against £5,479 in 2021-22. It carried forward £199k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its April 2024 inspection summarises Nant Celyn Primary School like this:

"Leaders and staff at Nant Celyn are developing a vision for the school focused on pupil well-being and raising standards. There is a growing sense of teamwork and a shared purpose to improve the school's work. The school promotes inclusivity and is working to integrate this ethos more strongly into the curriculum. Pupil well-being is a strength of the school, with a nurturing environment that supports pupils’ personal development well. Staff have high expectations for behaviour, which is generally very good. A few pupils demonstrate challenging behaviour, but the school addresses this effectively."

"Most pupils enter the school with expected language, numeracy, and social skills. The quality of teaching ensures that most pupils, including those with additional learning needs (ALN) and those at risk of underachievement because of the impact of socio-economic disadvantage, make good progress. However, overall, the curriculum is not broad enough, does not support the development of pupils’ digital, physical, and creative skills, and does not provide enough opportunities for outdoor learning. The school has recently refined its maths teaching, providing more opportunities for pupils to develop their knowledge. Staff act as positive language role models, helping pupils to develop strong oracy skills. Most pupils become effective writers and develop a love of reading."

"Provision for pupils with ALN is well co-ordinated. Staff identify those requiring additional support and intervene swiftly to address any gaps in learning. Staff have positive relationships with many parents. Leaders are working to enhance the home-school relationship and improve communication. Governors are supportive and well informed but recognise the need to gather more first-hand evidence to hold leaders to account."

Estyn made 1 recommendation: (1) Broaden the curriculum to build upon its existing strengths and ensure the progressive development of pupils’ digital, creative and physical skills.

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my pleasure and privilege to welcome you to our vibrant, inclusive school community here in the heart of Cwmbran. At Nant Celyn, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, valued and inspired-and we work every day to make that belief a reality."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:20am.

The nearest other state primary schools to Nant Celyn Primary School are Coed Eva Primary (0.2 miles), Blenheim Road Community Primary School (0.4 miles), Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran (0.6 miles) and Henllys C.I.W. Primary School (0.8 miles).

The nearest railway station is Cwmbran Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hollybush School (after), 120 metres away.