Our Lady of the Angels R.C School

Our Lady of the Angels R.C School is a Catholic primary school located on Victoria Street in Cwmbran, Torfaen. The school has a long history dating back over 130 years, with the current building opening in 1925 after fundraising efforts by the local Catholic community. Initially, the school had 5 classrooms for juniors and separate infant classrooms connected to the church. Over the years, the school expanded with additional classrooms and facilities, becoming a combined junior and infant school by 1971 with around 284 pupils at that time. Today, it continues to provide a Catholic environment focused on high-quality education and a caring atmosphere. The school emphasizes pupils' well-being, respect, and leadership skills, with many pupils enjoying a positive and safe learning environment. It offers nursery, infant, and junior education phases and has a strong community connection, including involvement with the local Catholic church. The school has been inspected by Estyn, with reports highlighting good behavior, respect, and a shared vision for a happy and positive school community.