Madras Primary School, Wrexham

Madras 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 115 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

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

Of its pupils, 7% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 7 pupils (Year 2) to 21 (Year 5).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,319 per pupil, against £3,707 in 2021-22. It ended 2024-25 with a deficit of £106k.

Estyn's report on its March 2024 inspection summarises Madras Primary School like this:

"Madras School is characterised by its wonderfully welcoming and friendly nature that permeates throughout all aspects of the school’s work. Pupils are proud of their school and approach their learning experiences with enthusiasm and verve. They are polite and respectful and support each other carefully in keeping with the feeling that the school is a large inclusive family where everyone is given the opportunity to shine. The behaviour of most pupils is exemplary. There is a strong culture of safeguarding at the school and, as a result, pupils enjoy their learning experiences and feel safe at school. Many pupils make strong progress in developing their skills over time. The provision for developing pupils’ literacy and digital skills is particularly strong and many pupils make rapid progress from a young age."

"Pupils make good progress in developing their Welsh language skills and are proud of their Welsh culture and heritage. The school’s curriculum is broad and balanced and is underpinned by the school’s strong values and ethos. Teachers plan engaging and interesting experiences that make effective use of the locality and the school’s stimulating learning areas. Teachers ensure that activities proceed at an appropriate pace and they use a good range of probing questions to reinforce pupils’ understanding and encourage deeper thinking. Pupils are encouraged to work together as they challenge and support each other to solve a range of problems. At times, teachers over-direct pupils’ learning, which limits opportunities for them to develop their independent learning skills across the curriculum. The headteacher is a passionate and conscientious leader."

"She has high expectations of herself and others and aspires for the best learning experiences for all. She is ably supported by a committed team of dedicated and caring staff who strive to ensure that pupils’ well-being and progress are paramount. The governors support the school with wisdom and integrity and have a strong understanding of their duties and obligations. Leaders have an appropriate knowledge of the school’s strengths and areas for development. The school’s monitoring and improvement processes do not always focus closely enough on the impact of provision on pupil progress. Governors provide staff with purposeful support and ensure that the school makes good use of its resources."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Ensure that evaluation and improvement processes focus more closely on the impact of the school’s provision on pupils’ learning; (2) Share the best teaching practices to ensure regular opportunities for pupils to develop their independent learning skills fully.

In its own words: "Please see below to read our Curriculum Vision and Rationale for the new curriculum."

The nearest other state primary schools to Madras Primary School are St Chad's Church in Wales Voluntary Aided Primary School (2.6 miles); St Mary's C.I.W. Aided School (2.6 miles); Borderbrook School (2.8 miles); and Ellesmere Primary School (3.4 miles, 77% reading, 79% maths).

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Madras Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Madras Primary School (outside), 50 metres away.