Pothens Public School is an English medium co-educational school established mainly for the benefit of rural children. Situated in the middle of three large villages, Pipalda, Kampel and Pivdai, it is accessible for the children of all the three villages. There are about 15-20 villages more with in the vicinity of 15 kms. From the school and children from several of these villages are attending the school.

Pothens Public School was established in the year 2009 under the auspices of Thankamma Memorial Christian Society. Thankamma was the younger sister of Dr. Pothen. She died of cancer at the age of 42 . In her fond memory the society was formed to spread education and enlightenment among  relatively less developed communities. Girls education is particularly encouraged in the school. Along with education, emphasis is given for  character formation and development of moral and ethical values among children .