Dowlais Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
186
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Infants & Juniors

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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
01685 725000

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
(01/03/2025)
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)

20.3:1
NATIONAL AVG. 21.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
90.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 92.2%
Attendance during the year
English medium
Language of the school
MORE INFO
32.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.9%
Free school meals
High Street
Caeharris
Dowlais
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 3HB
01685351808

School Description

Dowlais Primary School is a happy and caring school, where the well-being and learning of every pupil is important. The school’s curriculum is rich and pupils take part in a wide range of interesting learning experiences. Leaders and teachers have structured the curriculum so that pupils develop their knowledge and skills progressively. Most pupils engage well with their learning and develop as effective learners, with a good understanding of their strengths and their next steps. Most pupils, including those with additional learning needs (ALN), those taught in the Learning Resource Bases (LRB) and those from low-income families, make good progress over time. Most pupils acquire effective literacy, Welsh language and digital skills, by the time they leave the school. Most pupils gain a good understanding of mathematical concepts over time, but they have too few opportunities to apply their numeracy skills in meaningful and authentic contexts. Teaching approaches are successful in securing pupil engagement and ensuring good progress. Teachers use very effective questioning and feedback techniques that have a positive impact on pupil development. Support for pupils with ALN is strong in all classes. The bespoke approaches used in the LRB classes, ensure most pupils make good progress towards their learning goals. Teachers have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour. The consistent approaches used by staff mean that nearly all pupils behave well and treat one another, staff and visitors with respect. Leaders know the school well and have a good track record in making improvements in key areas of the school’s performance. Overall attendance rates remain lower than expected and need improvement. Governors support and challenge the school well to ensure accountability. The school has strong partnerships with local schools, community partners and parents that enrich and support the school’s provision.

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