01/03/2026
There has been a lot said this week about Cradoc’s falling numbers, what hasn’t always been shown is the full context.
The data tells a more complex story.
Since 2020:
• Cradoc has declined by 87.5%
• Powys birth rates declined by ~10%
• Other Brecon schools did not experience comparable collapse
The sharpest decline followed merger and structural changes, alongside a period of formal complaint escalation and independent review.
The figures deserve careful scrutiny.