Ton Pentre Infants
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
141
AGES
3 - 7
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Nursery & Infants

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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

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

How Does The School Perform?

Estyn
NATIONAL AVG. 2.17
Estyn Report
(01/10/2024)
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)

21.6:1
NATIONAL AVG. 21.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
93.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 92.2%
Attendance during the year
English medium
Language of the school
MORE INFO
15.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.9%
Free school meals
9%
NATIONAL AVG. 3.2%
Pupils with SEN support
School Street
Ton Pentre
Rhondda Cynon Taf
CF41 7LS
01443435438

School Description

The headteacher provides strong and compassionate leadership. She has established and implemented a clear vision that focuses on achieving high levels of well-being across the school community. High expectations for both pupils and staff foster an environment where ‘happy faces, kind hearts, and enquiring minds’ thrive. The school delivers a comprehensive curriculum aligned with all aspects of Curriculum for Wales. Regular interactions with a range of visitors and valuable community engagement opportunities further enrich learning experiences for pupils. Staff encourage pupils, including those with additional needs, to contribute to shaping what and how they learn. Most pupils communicate confidently and enhance their skills through sign language from Nursery to Year 2. Reading progresses well, with most pupils becoming proficient in their use of phonics and beginning to read fluently by Year 2. Regular writing opportunities are provided, enabling older pupils to craft engaging texts independently. Provision to develop pupils’ Welsh language skills and their understanding of the culture and heritage of Wales is effective. Mathematics lessons systematically build pupils’ understanding and proficiency. Younger pupils use tablet devices appropriately to support their learning and play. However, opportunities to fully develop pupils’ digital competence as they move through the school are limited. Teachers understand and apply foundation learning principles effectively. Overall, they work well with teaching assistants to provide engaging learning experiences. However, in a few instances, teaching and learning experiences do not engage pupils as successfully. There are strong, respectful relationships among staff and pupils. Adults respond sensitively to pupil needs, promoting self-emotional regulation and skilfully use restorative approaches when needed. Community engagement is evident, with initiatives like the ‘Wiggles and Giggles’ group fostering strong family ties. Leaders address national priorities strategically, including Curriculum for Wales, Additional Learning Needs (ALN) reform and bilingualism. Governors are proactive and supportive. They understand the school’s financial challenges and have agreed on a plan with the local authority to address its deficit. Leaders use grant funding effectively to maximise pupil progress.

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