Holy Name V.R.C. School, Pembrokeshire

Holy Name V.R.C. 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 118 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 5% are learning English as an additional language; and 8% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 12 pupils (Reception) to 20 (Year 5).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £4,659 per pupil, against £3,796 in 2021-22. It carried forward £37k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its January 2023 inspection summarises Holy Name V.R.C. School like this:

"Holy Name Primary School is a caring, nurturing organisation that places a high priority on the well-being of its pupils and staff. Pupils enjoy learning and talk with pride about their school. Staff promote respect for others, and they consistently model positive, calm and friendly approaches. These values are echoed well by the pupils. Most pupils engage positively with learning and make good progress overall. However, opportunities for pupils to transfer their numeracy skills across the curriculum and writing at length need developing further. Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are a strength of the school. They listen carefully to instructions and apply themselves well to their learning. Teachers offer a wide range of interesting, authentic learning experiences, which help to make learning fun."

"However, at times teachers can over-direct learning, inhibiting pupils’ growth in independence. The school has created a bespoke curriculum incorporating their local surroundings, values and beliefs. They have placed a high emphasis on information and communication technology (ICT) skills, and bilingualism. Staff use Welsh throughout their teaching time, conversing in both languages with ease. Pupils respond appropriately, showing good understanding of both languages. This is a notable feature of the school. The headteacher leads the school with the pupils’ care and well-being at the heart of her vision. She provides measured, compassionate leadership. Governors know the school well."

"They are supportive and sufficiently challenge strategic plans. The partnership between parents and the school is good. Parents talk with pride about their school, particularly about the support the school gives them as parents and about providing adult Welsh lessons. Relationships with outside agencies are effective in collaborating with the school to provide the best support for pupils. Leaders evaluate the school’s work thoroughly. They have clear processes and practices for monitoring and self-evaluation. Staff reflect well on the success of their practice and this has resulted in beneficial professional learning for staff, improved teaching and measurable progress for pupils. A report on Holy Name V.R.C. School"

Estyn made 3 recommendations: (1) Develop independent learning; (2) Provide opportunities for pupils to develop writing at length across the curriculum; (3) Provide opportunities to apply numeracy skills to problem-solving activities in real-life contexts.

The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Name V.R.C. School are Ysgol Glannau Gwaun (0.2 miles), Ysgol Gynradd Sirol Wdig (0.9 miles) and Puncheston CP (5.7 miles).

The nearest railway station is Fishguard & Goodwick Rail Station, about 1140 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Vergam Terrace (before), 80 metres away.