Primary & Secondary Schools in Powys 2026

All 94 open schools across Powys, listed A–Z. We do not publish a comparative score for these schools.

How many schools?
94
Open primary & secondary schools in Powys
Closed schools excluded
Inspection picture
Different inspectorate
No comparable Ofsted grade published
Historic single-word grades · pre-Nov-2025
How is this list ordered?
A–Z
No comparable score is available
Methodology

Powys has 94 open primary & secondary schools. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Schools here are not inspected by Ofsted and do not appear in the DfE performance tables for England, so we have no measure that is comparable with the rest of our data. Rather than publish a score we cannot stand behind, we show the schools without one — see our methodology. Check the admitting authority for local application deadlines.

All schools Primary Secondary
School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
Abermule Primary School Not published Not scored View school
Amberleigh Residential Therapeutic School Not published Not scored View school
Archdeacon Griffiths C.I.W. Primary School Not published Not scored View school
Arddleen C.P. School Not published Not scored View school
Berriew C.P. School Not published Not scored View school
Bettws Lifehouse Not published Not scored View school
Brecon High School Not published Not scored View school
Brynhafren C.P. School Not published Not scored View school
Brynllywarch Hall School Not published Not scored View school
Builth Wells C.P. School Not published Not scored View school
Buttington Trewern C.P. School Not published Not scored View school
Caersws C.P. School Not published Not scored View school
Carreghofa C.P. School Not published Not scored View school
Christ College Not published Not scored View school
Churchstoke C.P. School Not published Not scored View school
Clyro C.I.W. School Not published Not scored View school
Crickhowell C.P. School Not published Not scored View school
Crickhowell High School Not published Not scored View school
Crossgates C.P. School Not published Not scored View school
Forden C.I.W. School Not published Not scored View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Powys?
There are 94 open primary & secondary schools in Powys (closed schools are excluded).
Do you rank the primary & secondary schools in Powys?
No. Schools in Powys are not inspected by Ofsted and are not covered by the DfE performance tables for England, so we have no measure comparable with the rest of our data and do not publish a Schools Near Me score for them. The table above lists the schools A–Z. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Powys?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Powys?
Primary and secondary applications in Powys are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Powys council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.