the school is a community school and takes that role very seriously. the school's aim is to be a place of learning and enjoyment not only for the students but for the wider community as well. mountain ash comprehensive school is open for business from 8.00 in the morning through to 9.30 at night. many national and local groups and organisations use mountain ash comprehensive school's outstanding facilities. the university of glamorgan base their welsh for adults provision at the school, and many local sporting clubs use the school's gym and barn facilities. the school runs tea dances for the elderly and organise many courses from the school during the holiday periods.