Cwmlai Primary School

Cwmlai Primary School is a caring and inclusive primary school located on Penygarreg Road, Tonyrefail, Porth, serving the communities of Tonyrefail, Thomastown, Coed Ely, and surrounding areas. The school has a strong focus on creating a safe and respectful environment where pupils feel valued. It offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to engage pupils through stimulating themes and purposeful learning experiences. Pupils make good progress in literacy and numeracy, with strong reading skills and confident mathematical reasoning by Year 6. The school supports pupils' spiritual, moral, and social development and provides opportunities for applying skills across the curriculum. Facilities include nursery classes, and the school has approximately 427 pupils enrolled, including 50 in nursery.