Caersws C.P. School, Powys

Caersws C.P. School is an English-medium school in Wales. Welsh schools are inspected by Estyn rather than Ofsted, and its latest report is published on Estyn's website.

It had 78 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 17% have additional learning needs (26% in 2020/21).

Year groups range from 9 pupils (Year 4) to 16 (Year 3).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,946 per pupil, against £5,065 in 2021-22. It carried forward £95k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its May 2022 inspection summarises Caersws C.P. School like this:

"Caersws Community Primary School is a friendly and caring environment where all pupils feel happy and safe. Staff know the pupils well and support their well-being needs effectively. Pupils know who to ask if they need help and there is a strong relationship of trust and respect between them and the staff. Nearly all pupils behave extremely well and have positive attitudes to learning. Staff work very well together to ensure all pupils make good progress during their time at school. Teachers plan engaging and stimulating activities which inspire pupils to learn and develop their skills."

"They make effective use of the outdoor areas to enhance the provision for all learners and make good use of the locality to teach pupils about the environment, history and culture of the area in which they live. Following these experiences, teachers plan purposeful opportunities for pupils to develop their literacy, numeracy and digital skills across all areas of the curriculum. However, provision for the teaching of Welsh skills are under developed. Teachers plan valuable opportunities for pupils to develop their creative and physical skills which enrich their learning experiences and develop their confidence. However, teachers need to provide more purposeful opportunities for all pupils to lead their own learning. Leaders have a clear vision of how they want to move the school forward."

"They have a robust system for evaluating the school’s strengths and set ambitious targets for improvement. Leaders emphasise the importance of teamwork in order to raise pupils’ standards and well-being. They make sure that they listen carefully and take on board the views of others. As a result, pupils, parents and school staff feel well supported, included in the decision-making process and that their contributions are valued."

Estyn made 3 recommendations: (1) Address the health and safety issues identified during the inspection; (2) Provide more purposeful opportunities for all pupils to lead their own learning; (3) Provide purposeful opportunities for pupils to develop their Welsh skills, especially in the older year groups.

The nearest other state primary schools to Caersws C.P. School are Llandinam C.P. School (2.4 miles), Ysgol Dyffryn Trannon (4 miles), Maesyrhandir C.P. School (4.1 miles) and St Mary's R.C. (A) School (4.3 miles).

The nearest railway station is Caersws Rail Station, about 730 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Plas Maldwyn, 190 metres away.