Britain's smallest primary school will close permanently at the end of August, after more than 14 decades of educating local children. Ysgol Y Garreg, situated in the North Wales village of Penrhyndeudraeth, has been described as "a key part of the community" but will close its doors on August 31 after 143 years of operation. The tiny school, which has served generations of families in the Welsh village, faced mounting financial pressures that ultimately proved insurmountable.