Ysgol Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd

Education is for life. In school, we continue this process. It is our aim to guide, encourage, nurture and provide experiences for our pupils in a Christian atmosphere of love, warmth and security. We are a Church in Wales School. Ysgol Llanfair’s Church School status derives from the 19th Century. Deeds were agreed upon between the Reverend John Owen, Rector of Llanfair, and other patrons who would be contributing, to establish a school which would retain the principles of the established church – Church of England at the time - in order to educate the children and adults of the Llanfair parish.

As many parliamentary measures have been passed since those days, the school has developed but has continued to keep its church status. By now, there are two types of church schools – Voluntary Aided and Voluntary Controlled. Ysgol Llanfair is a Controlled school. The Church’s Parish Council is required to elect two representatives to sit on the school’s Governing Body.

The relationship that exists between the school and St Asaph’s episcopacy and its governing body, helps to sustain the good reputation of church schools in Wales and England. Through this we maintain this school’s Christian ethos whilst also welcoming families form other beliefs. To create an environment and atmosphere that will help every child to grow into a full and confident person by giving them a chance to develop their talents to the best of their ability.

For every child to be aware of the wellbeing and rights of others, and help them to develop into a responsible member of the local community and the wider society. To offer education of the highest possible standard that reflects the requirements of the LEA and the central government. To enable every child to participate fully in the social and cultural life of a bilingual society.