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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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Year 6 Skills Day
Year 6 Skills Day
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Charity Fun Run 2025
Charity Fun Run 2025
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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 ...
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...
✨ 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
🎒 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
📫 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
📢 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.
Delighted to welcome Jeremy Miles AM to celebrate our pupils’ achievements this morning.
A message from Mrs Parkhouse, Assistant Headteacher and Examinations Officer.
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.
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
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
On July 5th 2025, Connor Evans (Year 9) came 3rd in the Junior Boys 100m final representing Afan Nedd Tawe Schools. He clocked a time of 12.37s, and we have now managed to get the video. Fantastic achievement, well done Connor!🏃🏼🥉👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
On July 5th 2025, Connor Evans (Year 9) came 3rd in the Junior Boys 100m final representing Afan Nedd Tawe Schools. He clocked a time of 12.37s, and we have now managed to get the video. Fantastic achievement, well done Connor!🏃🏼🥉👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
🎉 Huge congratulations to our Year 10 pupils!🎉 They have just completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition in the stunning — and seriously challenging — Brecon Beacons! 🏞️⛺ Armed with determination and some top-notch navigation skills, they successfully located the Canadian Wellington bomber crash site — an incredible ...
🎉 Huge congratulations to our Year 10 pupils!🎉 They have just completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition in the stunning — and seriously challenging — Brecon Beacons! 🏞️⛺ Armed with determination and some top-notch navigation skills, they successfully located the Canadian Wellington bomber crash site — an incredible ...
To end Activity Week, a mixture of pupils from Years 7-9 put in a great shift to cycle from school to Mumbles and back. A great effort, everyone made it back and enjoyed some food on Mumbles Pier. The weather improved as the day went on, and the pupils were a credit to themselves and the school. 🚲🗺️📌
To end Activity Week, a mixture of pupils from Years 7-9 put in a great shift to cycle from school to Mumbles and back. A great effort, everyone made it back and enjoyed some food on Mumbles Pier. The weather improved as the day went on, and the pupils were a credit to themselves and the school. 🚲🗺️📌
Well done to our brilliant Year 7s for completing their introduction to Forest School and nature survival skills! 🌿🔥 Over the past weeks, they’ve thrown themselves into every challenge — from den building and garden digging, to planting vegetables and exploring how spending time outdoors can support wellbeing and mindfulness. They’ve shown fantastic teamwork a...
Well done to our brilliant Year 7s for completing their introduction to Forest School and nature survival skills! 🌿🔥 Over the past weeks, they’ve thrown themselves into every challenge — from den building and garden digging, to planting vegetables and exploring how spending time outdoors can support wellbeing and mindfulness. They’ve shown fantastic teamwork a...
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...
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
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
🏅 School Sports Day 🏃🏼 A huge well done to all our pupils for their energy, teamwork & sportsmanship! From sprints to🥚egg catching, relays to tug-of-war — spirits were high and the cheers even louder! Congratulations to the GREENS who took house honours. Da iawn pawb 🎉👏 #SchoolSportsDay #TeamSpirit
🏅 School Sports Day 🏃🏼 A huge well done to all our pupils for their energy, teamwork & sportsmanship! From sprints to🥚egg catching, relays to tug-of-war — spirits were high and the cheers even louder! Congratulations to the GREENS who took house honours. Da iawn pawb 🎉👏 #SchoolSportsDay #TeamSpirit
🌿🔥 Year 8 – Forest School Adventures! 🔥🌿 A huge well done to our Year 8 pupils who have completed their Introduction to Forest School: Nature & Survival Skills! 🏕️ From den building and fire lighting to cooking pancakes and roasting marshmallows, these young explorers showed creativity, curiosity, teamwork, and resilience every step of the ...
🌿🔥 Year 8 – Forest School Adventures! 🔥🌿 A huge well done to our Year 8 pupils who have completed their Introduction to Forest School: Nature & Survival Skills! 🏕️ From den building and fire lighting to cooking pancakes and roasting marshmallows, these young explorers showed creativity, curiosity, teamwork, and resilience every step of the ...
☀️⚽ ALN Outdoor Club Football Fun! ⚽☀️ Our amazing pupils took part in a football tournament in the beautiful sunshine! They’ve trained hard all year and showed brilliant teamwork and excellent sportsmanship, encouraging and motivating each other throughout. 💪👏 There were so many magic moments of glory, with loads of goals scored and ...
☀️⚽ ALN Outdoor Club Football Fun! ⚽☀️ Our amazing pupils took part in a football tournament in the beautiful sunshine! They’ve trained hard all year and showed brilliant teamwork and excellent sportsmanship, encouraging and motivating each other throughout. 💪👏 There were so many magic moments of glory, with loads of goals scored and ...
Pupils enjoyed another exciting day filled with a wide variety of activities. From off-site visits, surfing and a trip to the cinema, to hands-on fun with art, board games and quiet reading sessions — there was something for everyone. Here’s just a glimpse of the day…
Pupils enjoyed another exciting day filled with a wide variety of activities. From off-site visits, surfing and a trip to the cinema, to hands-on fun with art, board games and quiet reading sessions — there was something for everyone. Here’s just a glimpse of the day…
A group of enthusiastic pupils recently visited the @dynamicrock Climbing Centre in Clydach for an exciting day of adventure and teamwork. The students challenged themselves on a variety of climbing walls, developing both physical skills and confidence along the way. It was a fantastic opportunity to build resilience, support one another, and experience the thrill of indoor climbing in a safe a...
A group of enthusiastic pupils recently visited the @dynamicrock Climbing Centre in Clydach for an exciting day of adventure and teamwork. The students challenged themselves on a variety of climbing walls, developing both physical skills and confidence along the way. It was a fantastic opportunity to build resilience, support one another, and experience the thrill of indoor climbing in a safe a...
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15 Sep

Year 7 and Year 10 School Photos
29 Sep

Year 6 Skills Day and Open Evening
09 Oct

Year 7 'Meet the Form Tutor' evening

3:30pm - 5:00pm
16 Oct

Key Stage 3 Awards Evening
20 Oct

Charity Week
21 Oct

Charity Week
22 Oct

Charity Week
23 Oct

Charity Week
24 Oct

Autumn Term 1 Ends
25 Oct

Autumn Term 1 Ends
03 Nov

Autumn Term 2 Starts
04 Nov

Autumn Term 2 Starts
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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
13%
Pupils achieved 5 or more GCSEs at (A*/A)
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