Pontlottyn Primary
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
109
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Nursery, Infants & Juniors

This school was closed.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.18
Estyn grade
(01/03/2011)
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22.7:1
NATIONAL AVG. 20.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
English medium
Language of the school
MORE INFO
38.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 23.7%
Free school meals
Fochriw Road
Pontlottyn
Bargoed
CF81 9QH
01685 841438

School Description

Pontlottyn Primary School is situated in the village of Pontlottyn, which is about five miles north of Bargoed in the Rhymney valley. The social and economic circumstances of the area served by the school are mainly disadvantaged; most pupils come from around the school. Since September 2009, the headteacher has also been responsible for leading and managing a neighbouring school. There are currently 129 pupils on roll aged three to 11, including 16 part-time pupils in the nursery. Around 33% of pupils are entitled to free school meals, which is above the local and national averages. One pupil is looked after by the local authority (LA) and there are a number of vulnerable pupils at the school being supported by social services. Approximately 23% of the pupils have additional learning needs (ALN) but none have statements of special educational need (SEN). English is the home language of all pupils, nearly all of whom are from white backgrounds; very few pupils speak Welsh at home. Since the school’s last inspection in January 2005, the number on roll has fallen. The 2010-2011 individual school budget per pupil is £2,904, which compares with a maximum of £6,296 and a minimum of £2,486 for primary schools in Caerphilly. The school has the 41st highest budget per pupil out of the 75 primary schools in Caerphilly.

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