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Grangetown Primary School was formed in September 2003, when Grangetown Infants was amalgamated with Grangetown Junior School. The school is situated one mile from the city centre and serves the Grangetown area of Cardiff. The school is an old Victorian school, built in 1884. The Grangetown area of Cardiff is inner city and has been multi-cultural for generations due to its proximity to the Docks. Grangetown Primary School is a friendly, inclusive school. The school recognises and respects the diverse cultural backgrounds of the pupils. Pupils in the early years have access to a wide spectrum of well-planned activities, which ensure continuity and progression in their learning, across all the areas of the curriculum. Pupils benefit from a wide range of community and after school activities which enhance the curriculum and their personal and social skills. The school provides pupils with a strong sense of right and wrong and encourages them to respect the talents and achievements of others. Cultural development is an outstanding feature of the school. Pupils of varying cultural backgrounds are encouraged to take part in, celebrate and enjoy the wealth of cultural diversity within the school population. The school has strong links with the community, and is adequately supported by the work of various agencies such as the Ethnic Minority Achievement Service, English as an additional language (EAL) staff and the school nurse: all of whom contribute to effectively bridging the language gap between home and school. The school attends well to national priorities for lifelong learning and community regeneration. Family book sharing and writing sessions for early years children and Year1 pupils are well established. The school actively promotes healthy eating. The accommodation provides a good range of facilities for teaching and learning. Colourful displays throughout the school provide a very attractive environment. The school has well used disability access for both adults and children. Throughout the school pupils recognise and respect the diversity of differing beliefs, attitudes and the social and cultural traditions of various faiths. They are aware of the importance of equal opportunities for all and adhere to the principles of the schools’ Diversity, Equal Opportunities and Racial policies.