Our School
Headteacher's welcome
It is my privilege to be the headteacher of Llanfair Primary School. Llanfair is an English medium, co-educational primary school with attached nursery, for children from 3 to 11 years of age. We are situated in the hamlet of The Herberts, adjacent to St. Mary’s Church, surrounded by stunning countryside views.
We provide a caring environment for your child and a wide range of balanced learning opportunities for all children, to help them grow into independent and responsible people, well prepared for the next step in their school lives.
We believe that close co-operation between home and school is essential for children’s social and academic development. My staff and I are always available to talk to you about any aspect of your child's development.
Should you wish to discuss any area described within our prospectus further, please do not hesitate to contact school.
Mr R Jones
Headteacher
School vision and aims
Enjoy, learn, achieve
Mwynhau, Dysgu, Llwyddiant
Have high expectations where everyone strives to do their best.
Encourage children to think, ask questions and be creative through challenging, interesting and fun learning.
Ensure each child is successful; ready to learn throughout their lives and flourish in the future.
Develop each child’s resilience, self-belief and confidence to seek out, relish and overcome challenges.
Develop caring, considerate and compassionate children, with a strong sense of belonging and heritage, who use their power positively to change the world.
History of the school
Llanfair is a civil parish formed in October 1895, from the parishes of Llandough and St. Mary Church. St. Mary Church is situated on high ground in the Vale of Glamorgan west of the River Thaw. The church and the village centred around it, is a nucleated settlement. The local bed-rock is liassic limestone.
A national school (mixed and infants) was erected in 1852 and enlarged in 1898 for sixty children. In 1865, Mrs. Jane Daniel was the school mistress. The school motto was 'Train up a child in the way he should go.' (Based on Proverbs, Ch.22 v.6). A Public Elementary School (mixed and infants) was erected at Llanfair in 1911 and occupied in 1912. This school served Llandough, St. Mary Church, St. Hilary and Llanmihangel. The school master was Albert Bown. By 1923, there were eighty-five children attending the school at Llanfair.
In the early hours of 10 December 1973, the 1911 building was badly damaged by fire. The loss was enormous. The remains were demolished in 1975 and a new open-plan school was built in its place. The new building for Llanfair County Primary School was occupied in September 1976.
Since 1991, many changes have taken place. The school has ceased to be open-plan and two further classrooms have been added, considerably improving the accommodation. During 2005, the school hall and the adjoining classroom were extended and other building alterations were completed. The school celebrated its 100 year birthday during 2012. In 2015 the new, air conditioned classrooms for Foundation Phase were officially opened. Work continues on enhancing the learning environment as the school continues to grow.
Parent testimonials October 2024
"I can't recommend Llanfair enough and feel very lucky that my child is able to be part of the school."
"Llanfair offers a warm welcoming environment for children to grow and develop. We are very happy to be part of the school community. Our child is very happy, learning and developing well. Thank you all staff at Llanfair for everything you do."
"When the school is led with motivation and enthusiasm this is felt right the way through to pupils. Thank you for making a difference."
"We couldn't wish for a better school. Very well run, very happy childen".
"My child is happy coming to school every day and always has been since she started Llanfair. The calm caring environment enables her to thrive as a confident happy person."
"Superb school with superb teachers and head teacher."
"I think Llanfair is a wonderful school and we're so lucky to have it on our doorstep. It is my belief that the school is well run, that the staff are excellent and extremely caring and I can see how well (and quickly!) my children are progressing in your care."