Ysgol Pen Barras

Ysgol Pen Barras is a Welsh medium County Primary School in Rhuthun, with some 273 pupils between the ages of three and eleven. Ysgol Pen Barras is a happy and successful school, which sets high standards, and endeavours to develop children in a stimulating yet homely environment, providing opportunities for pupils to fulfill their potential, whether that may be academically, or in a sporting context or within the arts. We endeavor to provide a balanced, rich curriculum and a wide range of experiences to develop each child as an individual and prepare him/her for their journey through life. Our aim is to educate pupils so that they become bilingual and therefore develop ‘two windows to the world’.

The school, located on Ffordd Glasdir, Rhuthun, is an extremely successful school, sets high expectations and standards, and endeavors to develop children in a stimulating yet homely environment, providing opportunities for pupils to fulfill their potential. We endeavor to provide a balanced, rich curriculum and a wide range of experiences to develop each child as an individual and prepare him/her for their journey through life.

Our aim is to educate pupils so that they become bilingual and therefore develop ‘two windows to the world’. When admitted to school they will be carefully nurtured into the Welsh environment. Welsh is the official school language and pupils are prepared for this situation. A paid care provision called ‘Clwb Ffrindiau Bach’ is arranged by the school in the afternoon, so that pupils in the Nursery in the morning may develop their education through the medium of Welsh.

The school is a particularly homely and happy school and is active and an important part of the wider community. The school maintains a close and constructive relationship between parents and teachers. Parents are most welcome to meet with staff at the school to discuss your child’s education and issues that may arise from day to day.