Sychdyn C.P. School, Flintshire

Sychdyn 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 155 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 6% have additional learning needs.

Year groups range from 11 pupils (Reception) to 25 (Year 4).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,347 per pupil, against £3,906 in 2021-22. It ended 2024-25 with a deficit of £18k.

Estyn's report on its November 2022 inspection summarises Sychdyn C.P. School like this:

"Pupils make good progress from their starting points and develop worthwhile skills during their time at the school. Teachers and staff encourage pupils to think for themselves, and from an early age provide them with the time and opportunities to improve their own work. As a result, pupils have positive attitudes towards learning and take pride in their work and achievements. Staff provide effective care, support and guidance for pupils, which focus well on improving pupils’ well-being and on ensuring that they receive the support and help that they need."

"However, pupils generally lack opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities that have an influence on the life of the school. Good teaching and interesting learning activities engage pupils in their learning. Lessons build strongly on pupils’ prior knowledge, and timely feedback from teachers and support staff ensures that pupils continue to improve and consolidate their skills. Leaders know the school well."

"They set appropriate priorities for improving the provision and pupils’ learning and well-being, although processes to measure progress against these need refining. The headteacher provides strong leadership, encourages a team ethos, and places a high value on providing worthwhile professional learning for staff. As a result, there is a positive culture of collaboration and support amongst staff. Leaders, including the governors, set high expectations for staff, pupils and themselves."

Estyn made 3 recommendations: (1) Increase opportunities for pupils to take on leadership responsibilities that have an influence on the life of the school; (2) Strengthen processes to evaluate the impact of the school’s priorities, to ensure that they have the desired impact on improving provision and standards; (3) Address the health and safety issues raised during the inspection.

The nearest other state primary schools to Sychdyn C.P. School are Ysgol Owen Jones C.P. (1.3 miles), St David's R.C. School (1.4 miles), Ysgol Mynydd Isa (1.4 miles) and Ysgol Bryn Coch C.P. (1.7 miles).

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

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ffordd Eldon (after), 60 metres away.