The school was founded by Reverend James Hews Bransby (1783-1847) of Bron Hendre, and the date is said to have been 1836, but may be later with a date range of 1837-47 suggested. The school is mentioned in local directories by 1844 and is shown on the town plan of 1852. Picturesque, Tudor-Gothic style, of a single storey with basement. Walls are rubble stone with freestone dressings. Steep slate roof. Main doorway decoratively moulded.

Source: Cadw Listing Summary ref:3919