Catwg Primary School

Catwg School is situated in the village of Cadoxton, approximately two miles from the town of Neath. The area is predominantly rural and the catchment area mainly comprises of privately owned houses. There are many places of interest to visit in the surrounding area which offer the school a range of opportunities for enhancing its curriculum through first hand experiences.

The school was built in 1960, and is situated in its own very attractive and extensive grounds. The main building is single storey, with seven teaching areas, two small resource areas, and a good-sized hall. In addition there is a single and a double demountable building. There is ample yard space, and a generous natural area which provides many opportunities for our environmental work.

The school provides a warm, safe and caring environment for pupils and staff. Through the curriculum we aim to promote the spiritual, moral, cultural and social development of our pupils. The curriculum is planned to be broad, balanced and relevant, providing for continuity and progression, and appropriately differentiated to meet the individual needs of all pupils. All staff members are firmly committed to providing equality of opportunity for all and to ensuring that the potential of each child is fulfilled. Both social and functional inclusion is available for the children with additional learning difficulties.

There are 216 pupils on roll. This number includes nursery pupils, and pupils with sensory impairment who access the Learning Support Centre. Staffing comprises of a Headteacher, 8 mainstream teachers and 2 teachers of the deaf. Teaching assistants are employed to support learning and undertake administrative duties, and there is an extensive student training and support programme in operation.

All the staff are experienced and well qualified, and deeply committed to improving standards. The school prides itself on the close links it has developed with the parents and the community, and the liaison that has been established with its partner schools.