Welcome to Cwmtawe Community School
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Welcome to Cwmtawe Community School
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Welcome to
Cwmtawe
Community School
Cwmtawe is a 11-16 comprehensive school based in Pontardawe, serving the upper Swansea valley. We are over-subscribed in most year groups, with 1,010 pupils currently on roll. The school prides itself on offering a modern education based on traditional values. The way that staff care for, guide and support pupils is a significant strength, as is the quality of teaching and learning which leads to outstanding outcomes.
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Extra Curricular
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Estyn
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Prospectus
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The School Day
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Latest News
Christmas Activities
News
- 17th Dec 2025
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Welsh Government Young Persons Fare Scheme
News
- 31st Oct 2025
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Charity Fun Run 2025
News
- 22nd Sep 2025
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Year 6 Skills Day
News
- 12th Sep 2025
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Welcome to the new-look Cwmtawe Community School website
News
- 8th Sep 2025
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School Production
News
- 8th Sep 2025
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Community Connections
UPDATE: Our 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬 originally planned for Monday June 22nd has now been rearranged to Monday July 20th.
📣 Year 5 & 6 Skills Day at Cwmtawe for pupils outside the Cwmtawe Cluster! 🎓✨
After the fantastic success of our recent Year 6 Skills Day, we’re delighted to announce a second chance for pupils to visit Cwmtawe School! 🙌 This special day is open to pupils from primary schools outside the Cwmtawe cluster, giving them a chance to explore, learn, and have fun i...
Our Year 6 Skills Day and Open Evening for Years 5 & 6 are happening this Monday! 🎉
👉 This is your last chance to book tickets – don’t miss out! Reserve your place now using the link below.
📎 https://forms.office.com/e/waTmp93ehF
We’re absolutely thrilled that over 200 families have already signed up for one or both events – thank you! 🙌 W...
✨ We’ve had an incredible response to our upcoming Skills Day (for Year 6) and Open Evening (for Years 5 & 6) – with lots of pupils and parents already signed up to the events on September 29th! ✨
If you haven’t yet booked your child onto Skills Day or secured a slot for the Open Evening, there’s still time. Simply follow the link below or scan the QR code...
We are hugely excited to share a fantastic opportunity for our students beginning this week! The After-Hours Arts Academy movie project commences Thursday evening (4th September) at Pontardawe Art Centre.
It's not too late to sign up for workshops in film making, writing, acting and design - all working together to make a film which will be screened in Pontardawe's brand new cinema!
For more ...
✨ Skills Day and Open Evening at Cwmtawe Community School!
We’re thrilled to invite Year 6 pupils to join us for a Skills Day on Monday 29th September – a fantastic chance to experience life at Cwmtawe, take part in fun activities, and discover new skills.
📌 In the evening, we’ll also be hosting our Open Evening for parents and carers of pupils in Year 5 and Y...
🎒 Welcome back! We’re excited to see our pupils and staff return after the summer break, ready for a new year of learning, growth, and opportunity. Wishing everyone a fantastic start to the school year. See you tomorrow!
For term dates, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/2udjp9v2
📫 Reminder: We have 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 days tomorrow and Tuesday. The school will be closed to pupils.
Pupils return to school as normal on Wednesday, 3rd.
#INSET
📢 Monday, 1st Sept & Tuesday, 2nd Sept are 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗧 days. No school for pupils.
Pupils return to school as normal on Wed, 3rd.
For term dates and INSET details, please visit our website: https://buff.ly/K7gQ33M
#professionaldevelopment #alwayslearning
Delighted to welcome Jeremy Miles AM to celebrate our pupils’ achievements this morning.
A message from Mrs Parkhouse, Assistant Headteacher and Examinations Officer.
GCSE Results Day! This special day has finally arrived. We are all set up and ready to celebrate the efforts and successes of our Year 11 pupils. A reminder that Year 11 pupils can collect results in the library from 8:30am.
𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 - These are the inset days that have been allocated for the school for the 2025-2026 academic year:
Mon 1st Sept 2025
Tue 2nd Sept 2025
Fri 24th Oct 2025
Mon 5th Jan 2026
Mon 16th Mar 2026
Mon 22nd Jun 2026
This Autumn, Mess Up The Mess Theatre Company, in partnership with Pontardawe Art Centre, will be running an after-school filmmaking project. Young people will make an original film which will be screened in Pontardawe's brand new cinema!
In August, they will be running taster workshops that Cwmtawe pupils can sign up to for free, covering:
🎬 film production
🎬 acting for scree...
Wishing all our pupils, families and staff a happy, safe and restful summer holiday! ☀️
Thank you for a fantastic year — we look forward to welcoming everyone back in September.
#SummerBreak #SchoolCommunity
🎾Volunteering - Tennis Wales🎾
A great opportunity to get involved during the summer. Volunteering in tennis is more than just giving back; it’s a chance to connect with your community and make a real difference.
For more information, visit: https://tenniswalescoaching.org.uk/volunteering/
or follow the QR code
𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 - These are the inset days that have been allocated for the school for the 2025-2026 academic year:
Mon 1st Sept 2025
Tue 2nd Sept 2025
Fri 24th Oct 2025
Mon 5th Jan 2026
Mon 16th Mar 2026
Mon 22nd Jun 2026
⚽🏏🏉🏀🏃➡️ #Sport #Fixtures
✅Are you enthusiastic and approachable?
✅Want to make a positive impact on children's lives?
✅Interested in term-time working?
You may have all the qualities of an outstanding teaching assistant.
Call us on 01792 863200 or email cwmtaweschool@hwbcymru.net
for more information.
✅Are you enthusiastic and approachable?
✅Want to make a positive impact on children's lives?
✅Interested in term-time working?
You may have all the qualities of an outstanding teaching assistant.
Call us on 01792 863200 or email cwmtaweschool@hwbcymru.net
for more information.
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Upcoming Events
27
Apr
GCSE examination window starts
30
Apr
Year 9 Parents' Evening
3:30pm
- 6:30pm
04
May
May Day Bank Holiday
21
May
Year 8 Parents' Evening
3:30pm
- 6:30pm
22
May
Summer Term 1 Ends
23
May
Summer Term 1 Ends
01
Jun
Summer Term 2 Starts
02
Jun
Summer Term 2 Starts
16
Jun
New Year 7 Induction Day
19
Jun
Year 7 French visit
20
Jun
Year 7 French visit
21
Jun
Year 7 French visit
View all events
View Term Dates
Academic Success
80
%
Pupils achieved 5 or more good GCSEs (A*-C) or equivalent
60
%
Pupils achieved 5 or more good GCSEs (A*-C) including the core subjects of English and Mathematics
82
%
Pupils achieved English GCSE at (A*-C)
View All Results
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Welcome to Cwmtawe Community School
Read More
Welcome to
Cwmtawe
Community School
Cwmtawe is a 11-16 comprehensive school based in Pontardawe, serving the upper Swansea valley. We are over-subscribed in most year groups, with 1,010 pupils currently on roll. The school prides itself on offering a modern education based on traditional values. The way that staff care for, guide and support pupils is a significant strength, as is the quality of teaching and learning which leads to outstanding outcomes.
Read More
Extra Curricular
Discover
Estyn
Discover
Prospectus
Discover
The School Day
Discover
Latest News
Christmas Activities
News
- 17th Dec 2025
Discover
Welsh Government Young Persons Fare Scheme
News
- 31st Oct 2025
Discover
Charity Fun Run 2025
News
- 22nd Sep 2025
Discover
Year 6 Skills Day
News
- 12th Sep 2025
Discover
Welcome to the new-look Cwmtawe Community School website
News
- 8th Sep 2025
Discover
School Production
News
- 8th Sep 2025
Discover
Read more news
Community Connections
UPDATE: Our 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬 originally planned for Monday June 22nd has now been rearranged to Monday July 20th.
📣 Year 5 & 6 Skills Day at Cwmtawe for pupils outside the Cwmtawe Cluster! 🎓✨
After the fantastic success of our recent Year 6 Skills Day, we’re delighted to announce a second chance for pupils to visit Cwmtawe School! 🙌 This special day is open to pupils from primary schools outside the Cwmtawe cluster, giving them a chance to explore, learn, and have fun i...
Our Year 6 Skills Day and Open Evening for Years 5 & 6 are happening this Monday! 🎉
👉 This is your last chance to book tickets – don’t miss out! Reserve your place now using the link below.
📎 https://forms.office.com/e/waTmp93ehF
We’re absolutely thrilled that over 200 families have already signed up for one or both events – thank you! 🙌 W...
✨ We’ve had an incredible response to our upcoming Skills Day (for Year 6) and Open Evening (for Years 5 & 6) – with lots of pupils and parents already signed up to the events on September 29th! ✨
If you haven’t yet booked your child onto Skills Day or secured a slot for the Open Evening, there’s still time. Simply follow the link below or scan the QR code...
We are hugely excited to share a fantastic opportunity for our students beginning this week! The After-Hours Arts Academy movie project commences Thursday evening (4th September) at Pontardawe Art Centre.
It's not too late to sign up for workshops in film making, writing, acting and design - all working together to make a film which will be screened in Pontardawe's brand new cinema!
For more ...
✨ Skills Day and Open Evening at Cwmtawe Community School!
We’re thrilled to invite Year 6 pupils to join us for a Skills Day on Monday 29th September – a fantastic chance to experience life at Cwmtawe, take part in fun activities, and discover new skills.
📌 In the evening, we’ll also be hosting our Open Evening for parents and carers of pupils in Year 5 and Y...
🎒 Welcome back! We’re excited to see our pupils and staff return after the summer break, ready for a new year of learning, growth, and opportunity. Wishing everyone a fantastic start to the school year. See you tomorrow!
For term dates, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/2udjp9v2
📫 Reminder: We have 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 days tomorrow and Tuesday. The school will be closed to pupils.
Pupils return to school as normal on Wednesday, 3rd.
#INSET
📢 Monday, 1st Sept & Tuesday, 2nd Sept are 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗧 days. No school for pupils.
Pupils return to school as normal on Wed, 3rd.
For term dates and INSET details, please visit our website: https://buff.ly/K7gQ33M
#professionaldevelopment #alwayslearning
Delighted to welcome Jeremy Miles AM to celebrate our pupils’ achievements this morning.
A message from Mrs Parkhouse, Assistant Headteacher and Examinations Officer.
GCSE Results Day! This special day has finally arrived. We are all set up and ready to celebrate the efforts and successes of our Year 11 pupils. A reminder that Year 11 pupils can collect results in the library from 8:30am.
𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 - These are the inset days that have been allocated for the school for the 2025-2026 academic year:
Mon 1st Sept 2025
Tue 2nd Sept 2025
Fri 24th Oct 2025
Mon 5th Jan 2026
Mon 16th Mar 2026
Mon 22nd Jun 2026
This Autumn, Mess Up The Mess Theatre Company, in partnership with Pontardawe Art Centre, will be running an after-school filmmaking project. Young people will make an original film which will be screened in Pontardawe's brand new cinema!
In August, they will be running taster workshops that Cwmtawe pupils can sign up to for free, covering:
🎬 film production
🎬 acting for scree...
Wishing all our pupils, families and staff a happy, safe and restful summer holiday! ☀️
Thank you for a fantastic year — we look forward to welcoming everyone back in September.
#SummerBreak #SchoolCommunity
🎾Volunteering - Tennis Wales🎾
A great opportunity to get involved during the summer. Volunteering in tennis is more than just giving back; it’s a chance to connect with your community and make a real difference.
For more information, visit: https://tenniswalescoaching.org.uk/volunteering/
or follow the QR code
𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 - These are the inset days that have been allocated for the school for the 2025-2026 academic year:
Mon 1st Sept 2025
Tue 2nd Sept 2025
Fri 24th Oct 2025
Mon 5th Jan 2026
Mon 16th Mar 2026
Mon 22nd Jun 2026
⚽🏏🏉🏀🏃➡️ #Sport #Fixtures
✅Are you enthusiastic and approachable?
✅Want to make a positive impact on children's lives?
✅Interested in term-time working?
You may have all the qualities of an outstanding teaching assistant.
Call us on 01792 863200 or email cwmtaweschool@hwbcymru.net
for more information.
✅Are you enthusiastic and approachable?
✅Want to make a positive impact on children's lives?
✅Interested in term-time working?
You may have all the qualities of an outstanding teaching assistant.
Call us on 01792 863200 or email cwmtaweschool@hwbcymru.net
for more information.
Follow us
Upcoming Events
27
Apr
GCSE examination window starts
30
Apr
Year 9 Parents' Evening
3:30pm
- 6:30pm
04
May
May Day Bank Holiday
21
May
Year 8 Parents' Evening
3:30pm
- 6:30pm
22
May
Summer Term 1 Ends
23
May
Summer Term 1 Ends
01
Jun
Summer Term 2 Starts
02
Jun
Summer Term 2 Starts
16
Jun
New Year 7 Induction Day
19
Jun
Year 7 French visit
20
Jun
Year 7 French visit
21
Jun
Year 7 French visit
View all events
View Term Dates
Academic Success
80
%
Pupils achieved 5 or more good GCSEs (A*-C) or equivalent
60
%
Pupils achieved 5 or more good GCSEs (A*-C) including the core subjects of English and Mathematics
82
%
Pupils achieved English GCSE at (A*-C)
View All Results
*
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