Catwg School is situated in the village of Cadoxton, approximately two miles from the town of Neath.  The area is predominantly rural and the catchment area mainly comprises of privately owned houses.  There are many places of interest to visit in the surrounding area which offer the school a range of opportunities for enhancing its curriculum through first hand experiences.

The school was built in 1960, and is situated in its own very attractive and extensive grounds.  The main building is single storey, with seven teaching areas, two small resource areas, and a good-sized hall.  In addition there is a single and a double demountable building. There is ample yard space, and a generous natural area which provides many opportunities for our environmental work.

The school provides a warm, safe and caring environment for pupils and the staff operate in an atmosphere that is mutually supportive. The curriculum is planned to be broad, balanced and relevant, providing for continuity and progression, and appropriately differentiated to meet the individual needs of all pupils.  All staff members are firmly committed to providing equality of opportunity for all and to ensuring that the potential of each child is fulfilled.  Both social and functional inclusion is available for the children with additional learning difficulties.

There are 224 pupils on roll.   This number includes two mainstream nursery groups and 14 pupils with sensory impairment.   Staffing comprises of a Headteacher, 8 mainstream teachers and 2 teachers of the deaf. Nine teacher assistants are employed to support learning and undertake administrative duties, and there is an extensive student training and support programme in operation.   

The school has a reputation for the quality of the education it provides and this is confirmed by the most recent inspection report.  All the staff are experienced and well qualified, and deeply committed to improving standards.   The school prides itself on the close links it has developed with the parents and the community, and the liaison that has been established with its partner schools.