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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.
03/12/24 - Rhiwbeina Primary School named as one of the 49 recipients of a ‘Trees of Hope' Sycamore Gap sapling
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.
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.
Gabalfa Youth Centre transformed in 18 months through successful partnership projects
A special ground-breaking ceremony has marked the start of construction of the new home for Willows High School.
19/09/24 - Kitchener Primary School applauded by Estyn for inclusive ethos and strong learning community
Kitchener Primary School in Canton has been praised by Estyn for its inclusive and welcoming environment, which fosters a culture of respect, responsibility, and empathy among its diverse student body.
19/09/24 - The Rainbow Federation commended by Estyn for strong leadership and effective collaboration
Glan-Yr-Afon and Bryn Hafod Primary Schools in Llanrumney, have been commended by Estyn for their strong leadership, effective collaboration, and positive impact on pupil well-being and learning across through partnership under the Rainbow Federation.
Ysgol Bro Eirwg, a Welsh-medium primary school located in Rumney, has been highly commended by Estyn, His Majesty's Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales, in its most recent inspection report.
Cardiff Council can announce the contractor chosen to carry out the main build of the new Willows High School has been awarded to Morgan Sindall Construction.
The brand-new Fairwater Community Campus has accomplished its topping out milestone, as construction reaches the highest point at the new £110m pioneering education campus in Fairwater.
Ysgol Pen y Pîl, a Welsh-medium primary school in Trowbridge, has been recognised for its commitment to providing a high-quality education and fostering a strong sense of community, following a recent inspection by Estyn, His Majesty's Inspectorate for E
