Fochriw Primary School

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About Fochriw Primary School


Name Fochriw Primary School
Estyn Inspection Rating (Standards and Progress) Good
Address Pontlottyn Road, Fochriw, Bargoed, CF81 9LL
Phone Number 01685 841236
Phase Nursery, Infants & Juniors
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 108 (47.2% boys 52.8% girls)
Number of Pupils per Teacher 21.5
Local Authority Caerphilly
Highlights from Latest Inspection

Fochriw Primary School is in the village of Fochriw in Caerphilly local authority. There are 104 pupils on roll aged 4 to 11 years. The school has four mixed-age classes.

The average percentage for pupils eligible for free school meals over the last three years is around 33%, which is well above the Welsh average of 18%. The school identifies around 32% of pupils as having special educational needs, which is well above the Welsh average of 21%. Nearly all pupils are of white British ethnicity and come from homes where English is the main language.

No pupils speak Welsh at home. The school's last inspection was in February 2013. The headteacher took up her post in December 2015.


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