Ysgol Trefnant

Ysgol Trefnant is a co-educational primary school, based in the heart of Trefnant Village. We are a English 1st language school but feel strongly about promoting Welsh as a 2nd language. Ysgol Trefnant is a popular rural school situated in the village of Trefnant, Denbighshire. The majority of the children live in the village, with some travelling to school from a wider catchment area.

At Ysgol Trefnant we strive to create and maintain a family environment which is caring and stable, in which pupils can develop as confident individuals who are aware of the needs and feelings of others. High expectations are set for both academic standards and standards of behavior.

As a Church in Wales Aided School, with the assistance of the Diocesan Education Officer and the village Church we aim to develop a Christian based ethos, with regular opportunities for worship, also providing each child with education of the highest quality which reflects the requirements of the individual; creating an atmosphere in which each child can experience success and a sense of achievement, fostering the natural inquisitiveness of children and their desire to learn.

The staff and Governors will endeavor to implement the National Curriculum requirements to the full and, within the confines of the school budget, provide a broad and balanced curriculum. We also offer a wide range of extra curricular activities, where pupils have the opportunity to experience and develop their talents.

All at Ysgol Trefnant have a thriving and very supportive P.T.F.A. and home/school links are maintained through regular newsletters, parents’ evenings and various events. Parents are welcome at any time to discuss children’s progress with class teachers or head teacher, after school or by a prior appointment. We hope your child/children will be very happy at Ysgol Trefnant and take advantage of the many opportunities offered.

The school strives to recognize the unique qualities of each child and aims to give every pupil, irrespective of gender, ability, cultural or ethnic background, access to as wide a variety of experiences, education, social, spiritual and personal, as possible. To provide a structured environment in which learning can take place and in which children can feel happy and secure. The aim is to lead children to become logical, imaginative and creative in their approach to learning so that they develop their full potential and contribute positively to the world in which they live and begin to appreciate the historical and cultural heritage which we all share.

One of the great advantages of the village school is the small numbers within year groups, which enable children and staff to work closely together to promote that family atmosphere which we believe is important in the creation of a real learning environment. At present the pupil/teacher ratio is approximately 20 pupils to 1 member of staff in the infants, with Nursery & Reception an exception having a lower pupil/teacher ratio. The juniors have a higher pupil/staff ratio.