Ysgol Calon Cymru

[9] Following this news, Ysgol Calon Cymru governors selected Steve Patten and Lee Powell as the acting head teachers, pending their formal decision of the permanent-contract replacement.

Chair of governors Sharon Hammond said Jones would bring “invaluable knowledge and experience” to the school.

[11] In February 2024 it was announced that, after four years in the role, Richard Jones would be leaving Ysgol Calon Cymru to take up the position of director of education at Powys County Council.

[12] Following this, Lee Powell was once again appointed as acting head teacher of Ysgol Calon Cymru, this time taking sole charge across both the Builth and Llandrindod campuses.

"[14] Ysgol Calon Cymru has a strong sports department, and offers extracurricular activities in athletics, basketball, football, netball, rugby and squash.

[21] Despite enjoying an unbeaten season before the final, the team ended as runners-up with the match finishing 46-12 in favour of opponents Ysgol Gyfun Gŵyr from Swansea.

Welsh rugby international Dan Lydiate attended Ysgol Calon Cymru when it was known as Llandrindod High School