Usk C.V.. Primary School, Monmouthshire

Usk C.V.. 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 253 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 5% have additional learning needs (14% in 2020/21); and 7% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 30 pupils (Year 2) to 41 (Year 4).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,195 per pupil, against £3,631 in 2021-22. It carried forward £19k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its October 2025 inspection summarises Usk C.V.. Primary School like this:

"The acting headteacher has established a clear and ambitious vision that sets high expectations for pupils’ learning, behaviour and well-being. This approach has fostered a strong sense of teamwork, respect and belonging across the community. Nearly all pupils enjoy coming to school and feel valued and supported. As a result, most make strong progress in nearly all aspects of their learning, including those with additional learning needs. Pupils develop their literacy skills successfully. They make strong progress in reading, and older pupils show a mature understanding of texts. Most pupils write effectively for a range of purposes, showing growing independence as they edit and improve their work. However, pupils’ spelling occasionally lacks accuracy."

"Pupils’ confidence in Welsh is developing well, with younger pupils responding enthusiastically to simple questions. Older pupils express their opinions in Welsh with increasing detail. In mathematics, most pupils make strong progress, applying their understanding successfully in real-life contexts. Across the school, pupils use digital technology responsibly and creatively to enhance their learning. Teaching is purposeful and engaging. Lessons are well paced, and teachers use skilful questioning to extend pupils’ thinking. Staff make effective use of assessment processes and information to support pupils’ progress. They support pupils to evaluate their own progress successfully, and as a result, most older pupils take increasing ownership of their own learning."

"The curriculum is broad, balanced and imaginative. Opportunities for creative, expressive and outdoor learning enhance pupils’ enjoyment and develop their confidence and independence. Pupils play an active role in shaping school life through the school parliament, and they take pride in their responsibilities and achievements. Governors and staff work effectively together to sustain improvement. Leaders’ clear focus on developing professional skills and leadership capacity is beginning to enhance school improvement processes. Effective management of resources ensures that funding supports pupils’ needs and enriches their experiences. The school’s inclusive ethos, commitment to equality and partnership with parents and the wider community underpin its success."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Continue the work to make pupils’ progress in spelling as strong and consistent as their progress in other literacy skills; (2) Continue to develop leadership capacity at the school.

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The nearest other state primary schools to Usk C.V.. Primary School are Goytre Fawr Primary School (4.1 miles), Raglan CIW VC Primary School (4.5 miles), New Inn Primary School (4.7 miles) and Llanyrafon Primary School (6.1 miles).

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

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ladyhill (before), 170 metres away.