PEN-Y-FRO
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
189
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Nursery, Infants & Juniors

Can I Get My Child Into This School?

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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
01792 636000

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
(01/06/2025)
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)

18.8:1
NATIONAL AVG. 17.5:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
93.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 90.1%
Attendance during the year
English
medium
school
Language of the school
MORE INFO
5.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 21.7%
Free school meals
Priors Crescent
Dunvant
Swansea
SA2 7UF
01792203728

School Description

Pen Y Fro Primary School is a welcoming, friendly and happy school. Supportive relationships between staff and pupils contribute significantly to pupils’ strong sense of belonging and their positive attitudes towards learning. The headteacher has established a clear vision focused on meeting the individual needs of each pupil. Most pupils, including those eligible for free school meals and those with additional learning needs (ALN), make at least good progress in their learning. Collaboration is a particularly strong feature of the school. Leaders and staff share a team approach to establish high quality provision for all pupils across most aspects of the school’s work. For instance, they work together well to meet the needs of pupils with ALN, ensuring they flourish as valued members of the school community. Teaching across the school is strong and staff have established a broad and balanced curriculum that engages pupils well. The school provides beneficial opportunities for pupils to extend their imagination and think creatively. However, leaders and staff are at an early stage in planning for the progression of pupils’ expressive arts skills as they move through the school. Throughout the school, a range of engaging and fun approaches to teaching numeracy are particularly beneficial. This results in pupils developing strong skills in this area. Most pupils advance their literacy and digital skills successfully. The school promotes Welsh language through purposeful lessons and activities. However, pupils lack the confidence to use their Welsh language skills beyond formal sessions. Across the school, support for pupil voice is strong. Staff provide ongoing opportunities for pupils to make decisions about what and how they learn. They encourage pupils to join a range of effective pupil leadership groups. For instance, pupils in the well-being ambassador group provide a listening ear and support for those who may be experiencing difficulties or need someone to talk to. The school develops strong working relationships with parents based on trust and respect. Parents are highly supportive of the school. They value the individualised care, encouragement and guidance provided for their children which goes alongside high expectations for all.

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