Padre Pio School is a Catholic family where we pray and learn in peace with each other.  We are a small and friendly school located in the heart of Pontypool.  We welcome applications from all families of all faiths (and no faith).  Please contact us with any questions you have. 

We provide a high-quality education in an environment where each individual is a valued member of our community and is able to develop their talent to the full.  Our strong links with families were highlighted by Estyn during their recent inspection (February 2025):

Spotlight: Ensuring strong links with families

Leaders and staff develop very positive links with families. They provide valuable opportunities for parents or carers to visit the school, for example, during ‘book look’ days, where parents can look at their child’s work or by attending regular class assemblies. Leaders organise purposeful transition events for parents new to the school. These enable most pupils to have a successful start to school life. They communicate regularly with home and ensure that they respond swiftly and purposefully to any concerns or suggestions for improvement. For example, the views of parents and carers have helped inform the school’s approach to diversity and anti-racism.

We work in close partnership with all parents and hope that the website is a valuable source of information. Within the site you will find:
* information on the fantastic range of free after-school activities available

* school policies and prospectus
* school newsletters
* term dates (and other dates for your diary)