Our School 

Our school is a Community Primary School with a Nursery. We have a strong and supportive Board of Governors, which includes representatives of the Vale of Glamorgan Council, parents, the local community and staff

Our school is considered to be well run with strong leadership, have clear priorities for improvement, track record of raising standards and has the capacity to support other schools.

St Athan Primary is a safe and secure site in a quiet part of the village.

Our school is fortunate to be located in a stunning rural setting between farms in pleasant countryside and close the coast. We ensure our learning opportunities fully embrace the wonderful resources around us. We serve the local village and MOD base at St Athan. We have a Nursery facility and separate garden, large playground facilities and Outdoor Learning area for all learners. Our Foundation Phase pupils are based at the lower part of the school building with each classroom having direct access to the outdoors. KS2 classrooms are in the upper part of the school building with each classroom also having direct access to the outdoors. We have a large playground space, sports pitches, outdoor learning facilities including an outdoor classroom and a Poly-tunnel in an allotment. Our play areas are equipped with large climbing apparatus, numerous football goals and a multi-use games areas as well as large areas of grass and meadow.

Great efforts are made by all staff and children to ensure that both exterior and interior of the school are bright, welcoming and stimulating to inspire learning. Pupils’ work and creations are regularly displayed throughout the school, on the school website, posted on twitter and in our weekly newsletters.

We encourage an “open” door policy at St Athan Primary School and welcome parental involvement at all times. We value all our pupils and we believe that their time in school should be rewarding and fulfilling.

Our school has a very warm, friendly and welcoming ethos where we ensure that all pupils feel cared for and protected and their well being is at the forefront of all our policies and procedures.