Hengoed Primary
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
167
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Nursery, 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
01443 864870, 01443 864897

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?

Full Report
NATIONAL AVG. 2.18
Estyn Report
(01/06/2023)
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)

18.9:1
NATIONAL AVG. 20.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
90.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 91.5%
Attendance during the year
English medium
Language of the school
MORE INFO
42.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 23.7%
Free school meals
14.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 5.0%
Pupils with SEN support
Chapel Terrace
Hengoed
Caerphilly
CF82 7JU
01443 812909

School Description

Pupils enjoy learning and are enthusiastic during lessons and in activities around the school. This is mainly due to the positive working relationships that they have with their teachers and other staff. There is a very caring and inclusive atmosphere at the school and staff ensure that pupils are the integral element of daily school life. The school environment promotes successful learning opportunities. Learning is promoted well in classrooms and in the outdoors and this provision is equitable across the school. Learning is particularly successful where the teaching is purposeful and consistent, and challenges pupils to perform at their best. Where teaching is most effective, it helps pupils to make strong progress in developing their literacy, numeracy and digital skills, and they achieve well from their starting points. However, staff do not always allow pupils to use their independent skills often enough. All staff promote a positive ethos of support and care for pupils in all areas of the school. This encourages pupils to take responsibility for their own well-being and behaviour extremely well. The school helps pupils to build confidence in themselves as individuals, while also developing strong respect for the feelings of others. As a result, pupils support each other, develop resilience and persevere with challenging tasks. Leaders evaluate the school's work to plan for improvements thoroughly and the strategic leadership of the governing body is satisfactory. The executive headteacher provides strong and effective leadership, with a determination to succeed for the benefit of pupils and the community. The senior leadership team and the staff share his purposeful vision, and they work together well to ensure that the school is successful. The executive headteacher shares responsibilities effectively among staff and provides strong opportunities for professional learning, such as improving inconsistencies in the quality of teaching. This contributes to a thriving whole-school ethos, where staff and pupils feel valued for their contributions to school life.

Hengoed Primary Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating


“Thumbs up”


My son has been going to this school now for 4 years. He has additional needs and this school have been fantastic – helping him reach his targets and to come out of his shell. I am very happy with my choice of school.
“Disappointment”


I am very disappointed with this school. My son has only been attending since September. I had heard great reviews about this school if your child is "normal" but if they have any additional learning needs, or disabilities ,my advice would be to stay away. Several mothers of children with these issues have commented on how their children aren't able to reach their full potential. I had so many hopes for this school and feel very let down.
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