Rhos Street C.P. School, Denbighshire

Rhos Street 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 216 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 4% have additional learning needs (20% in 2020/21); 10% are learning English as an additional language; and 13% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 24 pupils (Year 5) to 32 (Year 6).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £4,832 per pupil, against £4,201 in 2021-22. It carried forward £107k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its April 2026 inspection summarises Rhos Street C.P. School like this:

"Leaders and staff at Rhos Street C.P. School create a calm, kind and inclusive school environment. Pupils feel well cared for and know that adults want them to do their best. Leaders promote the school’s values clearly, and this helps pupils and staff build strong, respectful working relationships. Most pupils behave well, attend regularly and develop positive attitudes to learning. They benefit from thoughtful opportunities to work with pupils of different ages, such as through paired reading and outdoor learning. These activities help younger pupils feel supported and help older pupils develop responsibility and a sense of nurture."

"Most pupils, including those with additional learning needs (ALN) and those affected by poverty, make good progress. Most lessons support pupils’ learning effectively, and pupils benefit from an engaging curriculum. Staff support the development of pupils’ literacy and mathematics skills well. By Year 6, most pupils read confidently, talk thoughtfully about texts, use a range of calculations and apply their skills across the curriculum well. Pupils develop a broad range of useful digital skills. In many learning activities, there is a tendency for adults to over direct learning, which limits pupils’ independence and decision-making. Pupils’ Welsh language skills are underdeveloped, and they do not have regular opportunities to learn about Welsh culture and history."

"The school supports pupils with additional learning needs (ALN) effectively. Staff identify their needs carefully, review progress regularly and provide skilled support. In the school- run nurture class, staff provide valuable support to pupils with complex needs. The school collaborates well with families, and parents appreciate opportunities to join in school activities. Leaders, staff and governors work together positively to improve the school. They know the school’s strengths and improvement priorities and provide useful professional learning for staff. Governors support the school well."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Increase opportunities for pupils to develop as effective independent learners; (2) Provide meaningful opportunities to learn about the history and culture of Wales and further develop pupils’ Welsh language skills.

The nearest other state primary schools to Rhos Street C.P. School are Ysgol Pen Barras (under 0.1 miles), Borthyn V.C. Primary School (0.6 miles), Ysgol Reoledig Llanbedr (1.4 miles) and Ysgol Reoledig Llanfair D.C. (1.8 miles).

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Rhos Street C.P. School.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ruthin Hospital (outside), 170 metres away.