Ysgol Caer Drewyn, Denbighshire

Ysgol Caer Drewyn is a bilingual (Welsh and English) school in Wales. Welsh schools are inspected by Estyn rather than Ofsted, and its latest report is published on Estyn's website.

It had 83 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 8% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 6 pupils (Year 1) to 15 (Year 6).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £6,449 per pupil, against £4,963 in 2021-22. It carried forward £77k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its November 2022 inspection summarises Ysgol Caer Drewyn like this:

"Leaders and staff across the Ysgol Caer Drewyn and Ysgol Carrog Federation work well together to provide a stimulating and purposeful learning environment for all pupils. They have high expectations and aspirations for pupils to be the best that they can be. Developing strong attitudes to learning, respect for others and supporting the well-being of pupils and staff is at the heart of the federation’s vision and values. As a result, pupils feel safe and valued and contribute well to the life of their school. Teachers and other staff at Ysgol Caer Drewyn adapt the teaching and learning very well to meet the needs of learners."

"Effective teaching and learning, together with a rich, diverse curriculum ensure that pupils are interested in their learning and work well independently and with peers to complete their ‘missions’ or challenges. This helps to foster positive attitudes to learning and effective independent learning skills. Pupils receive purposeful opportunities to practise their literacy, numeracy and digital skills well through rich tasks and learning experiences, but the provision for Welsh across the school is less well developed. In addition, pupils’ ability to recognise what they are doing well and how they can improve their work is limited. The headteacher, other leaders and members of the governing body know their community well."

"They have a good understanding of the needs of their pupils and their families and work diligently with other stakeholders to support them effectively. This is a strength of the school and helps to foster positive relationships across the whole school community. As a result, nearly all pupils make good progress at the school."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Improve opportunities for pupils to develop and make good progress in their Welsh speaking skills; (2) Strengthen teachers’ feedback and opportunities for pupils to reflect on their work so that they know what to do to improve.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Caer Drewyn are Ysgol Bro Elwern (1.2 miles), Ysgol Bro Dyfrdwy (2.4 miles), Ysgol Gynradd Carrog (2.4 miles) and Ysgol Betws Gwerful Goch (3.2 miles).

The nearest tram or metro stop is Carrog (Llangollen Railway), about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Est (outside), 90 metres away.