Blaengwawr Comprehensive School was established as a County controlled school in 1978, the school having been built as a secondary school in 1974. The school is situated in Aberaman, less than a mile south of Aberdare. The schools catchment areas include the communities of Aberaman, Cwmaman, Godreaman and Abercwmboi. It is a mixed school with over 750 girls and boys. As well as pupils from within our catchment area the school there are approximately 160 pupils attending from outside the catchment area. The school also houses the Special Support Centre for pupils throughout the Cynon Valley who have physical or hearing difficulties. Blaengwawr Comprehensive School has the reputation of being a caring school where pupils are known personally and valued as individuals.