Some schools in Conwy could be getting a bad reputation because of the standards the council holds them to, a meeting is set to hear.

There are fears that the schools being expected to achieve higher benchmarks than those in other authorities could damage pupils’ self confidence.

Conwy council is also concerned that parents could chose to send their kids to school outside the area, and that in turn will have an impact on the funding the authority receives from the government.

The problem has been highlighted in report to the county’s audit committee which will be meeting on Monday.

As part of its list of risks facing the authority officers have highlighted the problem posed by a varied assessment and moderation process across Wales.

The report to councillors said: “Schools’ apparent lower standards than other Authorities could impact on parental perceptions.

“This could also trigger school inspections and data could influence Estyn judgements and school categorisation. Pupil’s self-esteem and confidence may be affected.

“Conwy Schools appear to have lower standards and performance compared to other Welsh Schools, this could have a negative impact on parental perception and confidence.”

It went on to say that the council officers were working with GwE ( the body that supports schools in North Wales) to iron out any inconsistencies when it came to assessing the ability of teachers and schools.