Fleur-De-Lys Primary School, Blackwood

Fleur-De-Lys Primary 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 93 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 8% have additional learning needs (13% in 2020/21).

Year groups range from 8 pupils (Year 2) to 19 (Year 3).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,830 per pupil, against £3,938 in 2021-22. It ended 2024-25 with a deficit of £27k.

Estyn's report on its February 2023 inspection summarises Fleur-De-Lys Primary School like this:

"Fleur-De-Lys Primary School is part of the Fleur-De-Lys and Pengam Federation. It is a vibrant and nurturing school where pupils feel valued and supported by staff. As a result, nearly all pupils approach school life with enthusiasm and show positive attitudes towards their learning, each other, and their school community. During their time at the school, most pupils make good progress from their starting points, including those pupils with additional learning needs. Pupils of all ages are becoming confident mathematicians and their digital skills are developing well across the school. While pupils’ writing skills are developing suitably, they do not always write well enough at length particularly across the curriculum."

"Pupils use of the Welsh language is strong across the school, and in a few instances teachers seize opportunities to further develop these skills alongside other curriculum experiences, for example when learning British Sign Language. Overall, pupils benefit from an engaging curriculum that encourages an interest in their local area and the diverse nature of Wales. Staff know their children well. They work diligently to support the needs of all pupils, including those who require additional help. Occasionally, staff are too eager to intervene and over-direct pupils’ learning. As a result, pupils become less independent as they are not always challenged well enough to develop their own thinking or reflect carefully enough on their learning."

"Pupils have many opportunities to take on leadership roles and pupil voice groups work closely with governors and the federation. These groups ensure that pupils have a strong voice in the school, for example where super ambassadors work effectively to raise awareness of the rights of the child across the school. Leaders have developed a strong culture of mutual support and collaboration across the school and the federation. Staff work with dedication to ensure that pupils experience a wide range of learning opportunities in the classroom and outdoors. The extensive range of after-school clubs provided by staff further inspire pupils to develop new interests. As a result, nearly all pupils are happy and proud to attend Fleur-De-Lys Primary School."

Estyn made 4 recommendations: (1) Improve teaching and assessment to ensure that all pupils are challenged appropriately and that learning activities meet their developmental needs; (2) Improve opportunities for pupils to develop their independence and effectiveness as learners; (3) Improve pupils’ speaking and extended writing skills; (4) Strengthen school improvement processes to ensure that leaders provide suitable challenge for staff on the impact their teaching makes on pupils’ progress.

The nearest other state primary schools to Fleur-De-Lys Primary School are Tiryberth Primary School (0.6 miles), Derwendeg Primary School (0.8 miles), Hengoed Primary School (0.8 miles) and Penllwyn Primary School (0.8 miles).

The nearest railway station is Hengoed Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ysgol Gufyn Cwm Rhymni (after), 150 metres away.