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Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School

Neath, United Kingdom
8 Reviews
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2.4 /5

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This school is currently rated below 3 stars based on 8 published reviews. Several reviews raise serious concerns, so parents should carry out extra due diligence before considering it for their child.

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About Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School

Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School is a mixed, English-medium secondary school located on Afan Valley Road in the Cimla suburb of Neath, Wales. It serves students aged 11 to 16 from Cimla, Tonna, Tonmawr, Pontrhydyfen, and parts of Neath. The school was originally established in the early 1970s, with a new building constructed in 2021 as part of the 21st Century Schools and Education Programme. Cefn Saeson is known for its inclusive culture, progressive teaching, and strong academic performance, consistently exceeding Welsh averages in GCSE results. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes extracurricular activities including sport, music, and drama, fostering a well-rounded education. It maintains strong partnerships with local primary schools and colleges to support student transitions and community engagement. The school has received recognition for leadership and teaching excellence, with former staff awarded prestigious teaching awards.

Key Facts

Founded 1970
Students 850
Head/Principal Rhys Parry

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 2.4
Teaching Quality 3.2
Communication 3.2
Student Wellbeing 3.2
Facilities 2.8

Reviews 8

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Parent
Parent Jan 19, 2025
1.0

"I fucking hate bullying little rats"

My daughters getting bullied there. Obviously they can't sort bullying out since that young girl took her life few years back. Anything happen to my daughter and I'll hold who ever is responsible who I will talk to tomorrow.. And when my daughter doesn't want to go to school you fine her mother and not sorting the bullying out. And your scared to tell the pupils off cause incase their parents come to complain.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
P
Parent
Parent Oct 9, 2024
5.0

"Staff!"

Staff are awesome and interior is amazing
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
P
Parent
Parent Oct 9, 2024
5.0

"Best!!"

Best comprehensive school ever
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
P
Parent
Parent Apr 9, 2024
1.0

"Not recommended"

This school is not recommended they struggle to stop bullying and can't cope with students with learning disabilities and the majority of the teachers are always angry , and it's disgusting that the students are not allowed to go to the toilets with in lesson its human rights and there are rumours that there are maggots in the school meals it's terrible
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 1/5
P
Parent
Parent Feb 9, 2024
1.0

"Cefn saeson vollage"

Some kid pulled a knife a tried to stab someone and only got a 1 pick day
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 2/5
P
Parent
Parent May 2, 2022
3.0

"I dont know "

A few teachers are a bit eh but mostly rlly great
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
P
Parent
Parent Jun 12, 2021
2.0

"Lacking in lots "

Its okay , staff welcoming, building unhygienic and slowly falling apart , food satisfactorily, but not worth the trouble, would not send my other child here
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
P
Parent
Parent Sep 29, 2020
4.0

"Cefn saeson"

Warm and welcoming school with lovely teachers
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5

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