Another primary school in Powys could face closure for lack of pupils, the council has revealed.

Following a "significant" decrease in pupil numbers, Powys County Council officers are recommending that the cabinet close Irfon Valley C.P. School, in Garth, near Builth Wells by September next year.

Current pupils would then attend their nearest alternative school in the area if the plan is given the go-ahead.

The proposal comes after discussions with the school’s governing body, and officers reviewing the situation and considering potential solutions.

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The council said that although this is not part of an area catchment review, the Transforming Education Work Programme allows for reviews of individual schools on a case-for-case basis, based on specific circumstances.

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The local authority added that the changes will be subject to the statutory school reorganisation process which involves further extensive consultation with schools and their communities, before any final decisions are made.

Cllr Pete Roberts, Cabinet Member for a Learning Powys, said: "I believe that these proposals meet the aims of the Strategy for Transforming Education in Powys as we look to improve the learner entitlement and experience while delivering 21st Century facilities that would provide environments where learners and teachers thrive and reach their potential.

“The Irfon Valley proposal sits outside my preferred approach of reviewing entire catchments, but it is essential for us to remain flexible and respond to concerns raised by individual governing bodies.”