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Maerdy Community Primary School

Graig Wen, Ferndale, CF43 4TW

Estyn: Not in follow-up

Primary

Phase

Not published

Capacity

3-11

Age range

—

Gender

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2025-26
Total Pupils
225
SEND
12.8%
FSM Eligible
47.7%
EAL
0.0%
SEN Support
12.8%

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate
9.3% Wales7.3%·Rhondda12.0%

Attendance from My Local School (Welsh Government). Wales does not publish per-school persistent absence.

School Information

Type
Welsh establishment
Phase
Primary
Nursery
Not applicable
Sixth Form
Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25
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  • White British: 100.0%

100.0%

White British

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

Graig Wen

Ferndale, Wales (pseudo)

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Administrative

Country
Wales
URN
402250
Establishment No.
2382

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