Ysgol Cefnllys, Powys

Ysgol Cefnllys 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 175 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 15% have additional learning needs (29% in 2020/21); 15% are learning English as an additional language; and 22% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 20 pupils (Year 4) to 36 (Year 6).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,348 per pupil, against £3,861 in 2021-22. It carried forward £10k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its March 2026 inspection summarises Ysgol Cefnllys like this:

"Ysgol Cefnllys is a caring and ambitious school at the heart of its community. Leaders place pupils’ well-being at the centre of their work while maintaining clear expectations for learning. As a result, most pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn. Governors work closely with leaders and provide effective support and challenge. They are involved in monitoring the school’s work and ensure that funding, including the pupil development grant, is used carefully to support pupils’ progress and reduce the impact of poverty. The recently formed senior leadership team works well together and shares a clear vision for the school. Leaders evaluate the impact of their work thoughtfully and place strong emphasis on national priorities such as inclusion and the development of Curriculum for Wales."

"Professional learning is purposeful and helps staff improve their practice and develop leadership skills. The school’s provision for pupils with additional learning needs (ALN) is a particular strength. Staff know pupils well and create a calm and inclusive environment where pupils with ALN, including those in the specialist classes make positive progress and develop confidence and independence. The school’s work to support vulnerable pupils, including care experienced and recently adopted pupils, is a strength. Leaders work closely with families and external agencies to ensure pupils receive the care and support they need to engage in learning. Safeguarding arrangements are strong and staff understand their responsibilities well. Teaching across the school is effective."

"Teachers provide clear explanations and plan engaging learning experiences that help pupils develop their literacy and numeracy skills. The school has a strong reading culture, and pupils develop exceptionally well as independent learners. Pupils gain a good understanding of Welsh culture and heritage, and many develop confidence in using the Welsh language. Leaders recognise the need to continue to develop the school’s curriculum to provide pupils with to make progress across a broader range of learning experiences that reflect Curriculum for Wales. In addition, although leaders work closely with agencies to support pupils with complex needs, attendance and exclusion rates remain too high."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Improve attendance and reduce exclusion; (2) Continue to strengthen the school’s curriculum to provide greater breadth of experience and to further support pupils’ skills development.

The school runs a breakfast club.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Cefnllys are Ysgol Trefonnen Church In Wales Community Primary (0.4 miles), Crossgates C.P. School (3.1 miles), Newbridge-On-Wye V.P. (3.2 miles) and Franksbridge C.P. School (5 miles).

The nearest railway station is Llandrindod Rail Station, about 190 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Orchard Gardens (in), 170 metres away.