St David's C.I.W. Primary School, Vale of Glamorgan
St David's C.I.W. Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Vale of Glamorgan.
- Estyn
- Not in follow-up
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St David's C.I.W. Primary School in detail
School in Wales
St David's C.I.W. 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 178 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.
6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).
Of its pupils, 6% have additional learning needs; and 5% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Year groups range from 9 pupils (Year 1) to 31 (Year 4).
What Estyn said
Estyn's most recent full inspection report on St David's C.I.W. Primary School dates from 2019.
Next scheduled Estyn inspection or visit: 12 October 2026 (Core).
Read the full Estyn report (school website)
Source: © Crown copyright, Estyn: "Inspection report St David’s CIW Primary School 2019 (English only)". Quoted under Estyn's re-use terms.
St David's C.I.W. Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "I am incredibly proud to be part of the St David's Church in Wales Primary School family. Our school is a place where your child will be nurtured and educated to the highest standards, with a strong focus on each individual's unique needs and potential."
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care, from £20 per afternoon.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St David's C.I.W. Primary School are Llangan C.P. School (2.1 miles), Wick Marcross C.I.W. Primary School (2.5 miles), Coychurch (Llangrallo) Primary School (2.5 miles) and Tremains Primary (2.8 miles).
Llangan C.P. SchoolWick Marcross C.I.W. Primary SchoolCoychurch (Llangrallo) Primary SchoolTremains Primary
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bridgend Rail Station, about 3.2 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Greystones (near), 100 metres away.
Sources: Welsh Government school data and StatsWales (OGL); Estyn; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASInspection
Schools in Wales are inspected by Estyn, not Ofsted. Read St David's C.I.W. Primary School's Estyn reports.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Latest from St David's C.I.W. Primary School
🚀 Year 5 Trip to We The Curious
4 Oct 2026
Urdd Girls Football Competition 2026
3 Oct 2026
A fantastic trip to Bryngarw Park
13 Jun 2026
Crucial Crew
3 Jun 2026
A Wonderful Visit to Forage
3 Jun 2026
Tree Tuesdays!
16 May 2026
From St David's C.I.W. Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with St David's C.I.W. Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St David's C.I.W. Primary School is in Vale of Glamorgan; for families living there:
Apply to Vale of Glamorgan for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Vale of Glamorgan is 4 (the median across 61 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Questions parents ask about St David's C.I.W. Primary School
What is the catchment area for St David's C.I.W. Primary School?
In Wales catchment areas are set by the local authority, so St David's C.I.W. Primary School has a defined catchment published by Vale of Glamorgan. Living in it does not guarantee a place - when the school is oversubscribed Vale of Glamorgan applies the published criteria, which usually put looked-after children first, then siblings, then distance - but it normally carries priority.
How do I apply to St David's C.I.W. Primary School?
Apply through Vale of Glamorgan, naming St David's C.I.W. Primary School on your application. Welsh admission deadlines are set by each local authority rather than nationally, so check Vale of Glamorgan's admissions pages for this year's closing date.
How many road collisions happen near St David's C.I.W. Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Vale of Glamorgan is 4 (the median across 61 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St David's C.I.W. Primary School?
St David's C.I.W. Primary School is at Colwinston, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7NL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)