Ton Pentre Junior School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
187
AGES
7 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
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

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.

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  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?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.18
Estyn grade
(01/01/2019)
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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)


20.8:1
NATIONAL AVG. 20.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
92.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 91.5%
Attendance during the year
English medium
Language of the school
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19.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 23.7%
Free school meals
11.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 5.0%
Pupils with SEN support
Bailey Street
Ton Pentre
Pentre
Rhondda Cynon Taf
CF41 7EL
01443 435436

School Description

Ton Pentre Junior School is in the village of Ton Pentre, in the local authority of Rhondda Cynon Taf. It has 191 pupils aged from 7 to 11. This is an increase in the number of pupils since the last inspection. There are six single-age classes and one mixed-age class. The three-year average for pupils eligible for free school meals is around 19%, which is close to the Wales average of 18%. The school has identified approximately 39% of pupils as having additional learning needs, which is much higher than the Welsh average of around 21%. Nearly all pupils are of white British ethnicity. No pupils speak Welsh as their first language. The school was last inspected in February 2013. The headteacher has been in post since January 2012. Further information is available from the Welsh Government My Local School website at the link below. http://mylocalschool.wales.gov.uk/Schools/SchoolSearch?lang=en 1 A report on Ton Pentre Junior School January 2019 Summary The headteacher has created a sense of belonging and teamwork across the school community. There are very positive relationships between staff, parents and pupils. Leaders have a shared vision for the school that promotes effort, ambition and respect for others. There is an effective programme of personal and social education. Nearly all pupils show a mature understanding of consideration for others. There are many opportunities to learn about other cultures and this promotes pupils’ understanding of diversity well. Many pupils take on responsibilities enthusiastically and helpfully to benefit all. Staff are developing a curriculum based on the interests of their pupils. Recent curriculum developments are also beneficial in enabling pupils to make useful connections between different areas of learning. Staff have useful opportunities for professional learning and they discuss their teaching to make helpful improvements. Nearly all pupils make good progress as they move through the school. Most are well prepared for transition to the secondary school. The school uses resources well to meet the needs of its pupils. For example, recent improvements to digital resources have a positive impact on pupils’ learning and acquisition of skills. Staff make effective use of the outdoor environment to develop pupils’ physical skills. Informative and colourful displays around the school enhance the learning environment and support the school’s ethos. Inspection area Judgement Standards Good Wellbeing and attitudes to learning Good Teaching and learning experiences Good Care, support and guidance Good Leadership and management Good 2 A report on Ton Pentre Junior School January 2019 Recommendations R1 Extend opportunities for pupils to use their literacy and numeracy skills in real-life contexts R2 Raise standards in spoken Welsh R3 Improve the contribution of staff in leadership roles to school improvement work What happens next The school will draw up an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection.

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