Dolau Primary Catchment Area

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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils Pupil Level Annual School Census

Local Authority Contact

Rhondda

Admissions Website

01443 744151

How have we plotted this catchment area map?

This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the Pupil Level Annual School Census collected by the Welsh Government. The data tells us where pupils lived at the time of the last Pupil Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The areas from which pupils are admitted to a school can change from year to year to reflect the number of siblings and pupils admitted under high priority admissions criteria.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

Dolau Primary Key Information

How Does The School Perform?

Full Report

NATIONAL AVG. 2.18

Estyn Report

(01/10/2023)

Full Report - All Reports

PRI

Teacher assessment data for primary schools is not published at school or local authority level by the Welsh government. Parents can view individual school websites for the Key Stage 2 (age 11) subject level results for pupils in Reading, Writing, Maths and Grammar Punctuation & Spelling (GPS)

22.6:1

NATIONAL AVG. 20.9:1

Pupil/Teacher ratio

93.8%

NATIONAL AVG. 91.5%

Attendance during the year

Dual Stream

Language of the school
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6.7%

NATIONAL AVG. 23.7%

Free school meals

Bridgend Road

Llanharan

Pontyclun

Rhondda Cynon Taf

CF72 9RP

Website

01443 237830

Rhondda

School Description

Ysgol Gynradd Dolau Primary School is a friendly, vibrant and inclusive learning community where everyone has high expectations and aspirations of themselves and others. Pupils are proud to be a part of the school and strive enthusiastically to achieve to the very best of their ability. They treat each other with respect and support each other with admirable maturity as they work and play. Nearly all pupils’ behaviour is good. The school promotes a strong culture of safeguarding and, as a result, pupils enjoy their learning experiences and feel safe at school. Many pupils make strong progress in developing their language, numeracy and digital skills from their starting points. As a result of the school’s commitment to promoting bilingualism, pupils from the Welsh and English-medium classes progress well in both languages and access all areas of learning with confidence. The school’s curriculum is broad and balanced. Teachers plan engaging and exciting learning experiences that encourage pupils to explore, to be curious and to develop as independent learners. Pupils contribute suitably to what and how they learn as their ideas and likes are incorporated into activities and themes. Teachers model good learning behaviours well and provide timely feedback that reinforces understanding and stimulates pupils’ deeper thinking. Activities challenge pupils purposefully and the indoor and outdoor learning areas are busy and productive places. In a very few examples, the pace of teaching is not quick enough and questioning does not guide the next steps in learning as effectively as it could. The headteacher is an inspirational leader. He is an unrelenting advocate for all pupils and staff and his vision is based around aspiring continually for the very best standards, progress and well-being for all. The headteacher is supported highly effectively by a team of motivated and dedicated staff. They benefit greatly from the outstanding opportunities for developing leaders within the school that impacts effectively on pupils’ learning experiences and progress. The governors support the school skilfully and enthusiastically and they have a strong understanding of their duties and obligations. They provide leaders and staff with purposeful support and ensure that the school makes the best use of its resources.

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