Pentrepoeth C.P. School, Newport

Pentrepoeth 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 449 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 3% have additional learning needs (13% in 2020/21); and 10% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 47 pupils (Reception) to 61 (Year 1).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £4,808 per pupil, against £3,687 in 2021-22. It carried forward £163k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's most recent full inspection report on Pentrepoeth C.P. School dates from 2026.

In its own words: "You are here: Home > Our School » Vision, Mission & Aims Enterprising, creative contributors who are ready to play a full part in life and work. Ethical, informed citizens who are ready to be citizens of Wales and the world."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Parents want the best possible start in life for their children. Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. All parents will understandably look for a school with the right mixture of high expectations and standards and a welcoming, caring ethos where their child can be happy, thrive and succeed."

The school runs a breakfast club.

The nearest other state primary schools to Pentrepoeth C.P. School are Jubilee Park Primary School (0.9 miles), Rogerstone Primary School (0.9 miles), High Cross Primary (1.3 miles) and Mount Pleasant Primary (1.5 miles).

The nearest railway station is Pye Corner Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fairoak Grove (before), 230 metres away.