Latest Releases
20/12/24 - Moorland Primary School commended by Estyn
Moorland Primary School in Splott has received positive recognition from Estyn in its recent report which highlights the school's welcoming environment, strong support for pupils, and commitment to developing their skills across a broad curriculum.
Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch, a Welsh-medium primary school in Canton, has been commended for its strong leadership, inclusive ethos, and focus on raising pupils' standards following a recent inspection by Estyn.
19/12/24 - Fond farewell to Gabalfa Primary School's long-serving and well-respected school caretaker.
Gabalfa Primary School will be saying farewell to long-serving caretaker, Mr Tony King who retires this month.
Ysgol Pencae in Llandaff has taken a significant step in its bid to become a School of Sanctuary by participating in a cultural exchange project with ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students from Cardiff and Vale College.
A new primary school to serve Cathays and parts of Gabalfa, Heath, Llandaff North and Plasnewydd has been named Fairoak Primary School and will officially open in September 2025.
St Fagans Church in Wales Primary School, located in Michaelston Super Ely, has been commended in its latest inspection report by Estyn, the inspectorate for education in Wales.
A special ground-breaking ceremony has marked the start of construction of two new school buildings for The Court School.
In line with new Welsh Government regulations, proposals to change Cardiff's co-ordinated admissions scheme have been consulted on.
Rhiwbina Primary School in North Cardiff are among 49 recipients across the UK to receive a sapling from the felled Sycamore Gap Tree, which stood at Hadrian's Wall until it was unexpectedly cut down in September 2023.
Cardiff has made significant strides in promoting children's rights and listening to the views of young people since becoming the first UNICEF Child Friendly City in the UK, a new report has revealed.
12/11/24 - Bringing the National Forest to Six Cardiff Schools through Trees for Cities collaboration
Six Cardiff primary schools are set to have their playgrounds transformed into nature-rich learning environments as part of the Healthy Playgrounds programme.
Windsor Primary School in Ely has been recognised as a Thrive School of Excellence for putting the health and wellbeing of children and staff at the heart of everything it does.
11/11/24 - Celebrating National School Meals Week 2024
Celebrating National School Meals Week 2024: Cardiff Council highlights progress in providing Free School Meals to Primary Age School Pupils
Since April 2014, Cardiff Council has worked alongside its four neighbouring local authority partners to implement Welsh Government's current National Model for Regional Working.
08/11/24 - Cardiff Council Reveals New Childrens Homes Strategy 2024 to Enhance Care for Children Looked After
A new report outlining Cardiff's commitment to providing safe and nurturing environments for Children Looked After in the city has been revealed.
A community mural that was vandalised just days after it had been completed has been restored to its original state.
