St David's R.C. Jnr. & Inf. School, Torfaen

St David's R.C. Jnr. & Inf. 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 214 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 8% have additional learning needs (22% in 2020/21); 8% are learning English as an additional language; and 12% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 17 pupils (Year 4) to 36 (Year 3).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,475 per pupil, against £4,077 in 2021-22. It ended 2024-25 with a deficit of £17k.

Estyn's report on its March 2023 inspection summarises St David's R.C. Jnr. & Inf. School like this:

"St David’s R.C. Primary School is a happy, caring and welcoming school that has pupils’ well-being at its heart. Its vision for ‘Learning, Loving, Laughing – Following in the footsteps of Jesus’ permeates through the whole school community. Staff and pupils feel valued and are an integral part of school improvement processes. Leaders encourage purposeful collaboration in their drive to develop the school as one where staff are continuously learning. They encourage both pupils and staff to lead individual research enquiries to support their learning."

"The school leads professional learning in Welsh across the cluster to develop pupils as bilingual citizens. Throughout the school, teachers incorporate the Welsh language into their lessons to a high standard. Over time, most pupils develop strong Welsh language skills and are confident and proud to be Welsh. Teachers have created interesting learning environments in classrooms and in the outside areas. Teachers make good use of the outdoor environment to enhance pupils’ learning experiences and to develop their well-being and creativity. Pupils are thoroughly engaged in their learning and they describe their learning as fun."

"Many pupils are an active part of their learning and respond effectively to verbal feedback. However, feedback does not always help pupils to know how well they are doing and how to improve their work. The school is an inclusive, accessible and supportive community. Leaders have high aspirations for all and collaborate and communicate highly effectively with partners to enhance the pupils’ learning experiences and to support their well-being."

Estyn made 1 recommendation: (1) Strengthen teachers’ use of assessment and feedback to support pupils during lessons and over time.

The nearest other state primary schools to St David's R.C. Jnr. & Inf. School are Croesyceiliog Primary (0.3 miles), Maendy Primary School (0.5 miles), Pontnewydd Primary School (0.7 miles) and Our Lady of the Angels R.C School (1.1 miles).

The nearest railway station is Cwmbran Rail Station, about 790 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Avondale Close (after), 270 metres away.