Ysgol Gymunedol Gelli Aur/Golden Grove Community School is a school where individuals are valued and helped to achieve their personal best.  Children are supported in becoming confident and independent young people, who thrive on challenge, and are motivated to learn.  All schools have their own distinctive ‘feel’ which makes each one unique. We believe that the ‘special feel’ at Golden Grove is to do with our caring and friendly atmosphere.

I am extremely proud to lead a team that is committed to achieving high standards and providing the very best opportunities for the children in our care.  Staff, supported by governors, work hard to deliver a rich and challenging curriculum; to prepare children for future education; and to help them acquire the skills and enthusiasm needed to embrace the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life.

The excellent start begins in Nursery and continues through the school with staff providing a happy, supportive and purposeful environment, and a curriculum that excites and stimulates children’s imaginations and creative thinking.  Frequent trips and visits, community activities and a wide range of after-school clubs further add to the opportunities available to children.

The school, as of September 2024, is now an English Stream School only, having been a designated bilingual primary school for nearly fifty years. At present, there are ten classes at the school in addition to our new Golden Grove Day Care that includes Flying Start, wraparound provision, including after school and breakfast club.

Welsh is taught as a second language in the English Stream where staff and pupils are encouraged to use Welsh as part of their everyday language in school. We aim to develop the use of the language and to provide a relevant context for the teaching of it. Children are also encouraged to be proud of their Welsh heritage and to respect the cultural identity of all children in school

The best way to find out about our school is to come and visit, to see us in action and meet staff and children. A telephone call to the school office on 01646 682605 is all that is needed to arrange this.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school, and to a happy and successful partnership with all our new children and families.

Andrew Williams Head Teacher