Builth Wells C.P. School, Powys

Builth Wells C.P. School is a bilingual (Welsh and English) school in Wales. Welsh schools are inspected by Estyn rather than Ofsted, and its latest report is published on Estyn's website.

It had 229 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 16% have additional learning needs (21% in 2020/21); and 3% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 23 pupils (Reception) to 38 (Year 3).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,108 per pupil, against £4,358 in 2021-22. It carried forward £92k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its December 2025 inspection summarises Builth Wells C.P. School like this:

"The school is a warm and nurturing community where pupils feel valued and supported. The headteacher and other leaders lead the school effectively. Overall, leaders identify appropriately which aspects of the school's work need to be improved and the steps that are needed to achieve this. They respond well to the views of staff, parents and pupils and this contributes successfully to the inclusive atmosphere that exists between the school and the wider community. Governors play an active and informed role, contributing positively to the school’s continued development. This strong direction helps create an inclusive ethos where staff work confidently to promote pupils’ well-being and improve standards in learning."

"The school offers a broad and engaging curriculum that reflects the local area while widening pupils’ understanding of the world beyond their community. Staff place a strong emphasis on developing pupils as considerate, responsible individuals who appreciate their heritage and show respect for diversity. Opportunities that support pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness are woven through learning experiences, helping most pupils develop empathy and reflect carefully on their values. Many pupils, including those in the ‘Area Learning Support Class’, make strong progress in literacy and numeracy. They benefit from a language-rich environment where vocabulary is continually modelled. As pupils move through the school, they become confident speakers and enthusiastic readers, using their growing knowledge of different text types to write with maturity."

"Their mathematical skills also develop well, with older pupils able to explain their thinking clearly and apply their numeracy skills in meaningful situations across the curriculum. Teachers plan creatively and collaborate closely to ensure learning builds progressively. They design activities that interest pupils and encourage them to work with increasing independence. However, opportunity for pupils to plan aspects of their own learning is less developed. Provision for pupils with additional learning needs is organised effectively, ensuring many make successful progress from their individual starting points."

Estyn made 1 recommendation: (1) Strengthen opportunities for pupils to make independent choices about their learning.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am, from £2.50 per session.

The nearest other state primary schools to Builth Wells C.P. School are Llanelwedd C.I.W. School (0.8 miles) and Newbridge-On-Wye V.P. (4.7 miles).

The nearest railway station is Builth Road Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Broadway (o/s 7), 360 metres away.