Best schools in Carmarthenshire: how they compare

"The interim headteacher’s robust leadership provides a clear direction for the school, with a purposeful focus on enriching learning experiences and supporting the personal development of each pupil." Estyn, June 2026

"The headteacher leads the school effectively and sets a clear direction based on shared, purposeful values." Estyn, June 2026

"Pwll C.P. School is a highly inclusive and caring school, where the individual learning and well-being needs of pupils are prioritised fully." Estyn, May 2026

"The school is a warm and caring community where there is a respectful relationship between pupils, teachers and support staff." Estyn, May 2026

"Ysgol Llys Hywel is a caring and welcoming learning community which supports pupils' emotional and social needs successfully." Estyn, May 2026

"The school is an important part of the local community and leaders and staff work together effectively to foster pupils’ pride in their school and their area." Estyn, April 2026

"Ysgol Gyfun y Strade is a warm and supportive community where positive working relationships between staff and pupils are a basis for a productive learning environment." Estyn, March 2026

"The headteacher and staff understand their roles clearly." Estyn, February 2026

"Ysgol Y Felin is a caring and inclusive community where pupils feel valued and supported well." Estyn, February 2026

"Leaders and staff at Carmarthenshire Teaching and Learning Centre are committed to the well-being and development of their pupils." Estyn, February 2026

"Staff at Ysgol Dafen create a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued and able to share any worries." Estyn, January 2026

"Ysgol Gymraeg Brynsierfel is a caring, happy and inclusive learning community." Estyn, January 2026

"Ysgol Heol Goffa is a welcoming school where pupils feel safe, valued and supported." Estyn, November 2025

"At Ammanford Nursery School, pupils are happy while playing and learning." Estyn, November 2025

"The headteacher provides inspiring leadership that sets a clear strategic direction." Estyn, November 2025

"Most pupils at Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn feel safe and supported and many demonstrate positive attitudes to learning." Estyn, November 2025

"Swiss Valley Community Primary School is an inclusive community, which places a strong emphasis on pupils' learning, well-being and personal development." Estyn, October 2025

"Ysgol Y Castell provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and supported." Estyn, October 2025

"The headteacher leads the school very effectively, ensuring that it is a homely and happy place for pupils and staff." Estyn, September 2025

"Gwenllian Education Centre is a highly welcoming, calm and nurturing environment which provides a bespoke and personalised curriculum for every pupil." Estyn, June 2025

"Ysgol Gynradd Bynea is a happy, inclusive and nurturing school." Estyn, June 2025

"One of the most prominent features of Ysgol Yr Hendy is that all staff foster the well-being and learning of all pupils extremely effectively in an inclusive and creative learning environment." Estyn, May 2025

"Pembrey Primary is a happy, caring and nurturing school." Estyn, May 2025

"All staff at Ysgol Llanedi work diligently to provide rich and valuable experiences for the school's pupils." Estyn, March 2025

"Conscientious leaders establish a positive ethos and culture for the school, which focuses on improving pupils’ outcomes purposefully." Estyn, February 2025

"Skilful leaders establish a positive culture and an inclusive ethos, which focus on pupils’ learning and well-being conscientiously and capably." Estyn, February 2025

"Stebonheath Primary School provides a nurturing, inclusive, and happy environment where pupils feel safe and well cared for." Estyn, February 2025

"The school is an inclusive and safe community that takes extremely good care of its pupils." Estyn, January 2025

"Leaders have established a clear vision for the PRU, which supports pupils to ‘have success today and be prepared for tomorrow’." Estyn, November 2024

"The headteacher and his management team have a positive influence on the school by creating a caring community." Estyn, November 2024

"The headteacher and his management team have a positive influence on the school by creating a caring community." Estyn, November 2024

"The headteacher and his management team have a positive influence on the school by creating a caring community." Estyn, November 2024

"The acting headteacher works successfully with staff to make the school a happy place for pupils." Estyn, November 2024

"Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman is a homely and inclusive community that promotes the well-being of pupils and staff extremely effectively." Estyn, October 2024

"Ysgol Bro Dinefwr is a caring community where staff prioritise pupils’ well-being." Estyn, September 2024

"The executive headteacher is a skilful and insightful leader who sets high expectations for herself and her staff." Estyn, May 2024

"Nearly all pupils enjoy coming to school." Estyn, May 2024

"Ysgol Meidrim has a friendly ethos. Pupils, staff and parents take pride in the school’s homely and inclusive feel." Estyn, April 2024

"Leaders, staff and governors at Tycroes Primary School provide a safe and stimulating environment for pupils." Estyn, March 2024

"Ensuring the well-being, care and happiness of all pupils is an integral part of the school’s ethos." Estyn, February 2024

"Ysgol Bro Banw provides a welcoming, nurturing and inclusive learning environment for pupils." Estyn, January 2024

"The school provides robust care, support and guidance for its pupils, which includes a team of staff who know them very well." Estyn, January 2024

"Most pupils who attend the PRU have experienced significant interruption to their education, which negatively impacts their attendance and engagement with learning." Estyn, December 2023

"Ysgol Beca is part of a federation with Ysgol Bro Brynach." Estyn, November 2023

"Ysgol Bro Brynach is part of a federation with Ysgol Beca." Estyn, November 2023

"The respect between pupils and staff at Ysgol Maes y Gwendraeth and the strong pastoral ethos are notable elements at the school." Estyn, November 2023

"The school is a core part of the village’s life and works closely with the local church." Estyn, November 2023

"Leaders, governors and staff at Bigyn Primary School know pupils well." Estyn, September 2023

"Ysgol Cefneithin has a happy and friendly ethos." Estyn, July 2023

"Ysgol Gynradd Cwrt Henri provides a happy and hardworking environment where pupils show respect and behaviour of the highest standard." Estyn, June 2023

"Llandeilo Primary School is a nurturing and welcoming school where all pupils treat each other with respect and consideration." Estyn, June 2023

"Ysgol Talyllychau provides a happy and hardworking environment where pupils show respect and behaviour of the highest standard." Estyn, June 2023

"Ysgol Gynradd Ffairfach provides a happy and hardworking environment where pupils show respect and behaviour of the highest standard." Estyn, June 2023

"Burry Port Primary school is a caring, inclusive school at the heart of its community." Estyn, May 2023

"The headteacher is experienced and leads the school robustly and effectively." Estyn, May 2023

"The school is a caring community that places a strong emphasis on safeguarding pupils and promoting their well-being effectively." Estyn, March 2023

"Llanmiloe Primary School is a happy school where pupils and staff feel valued." Estyn, March 2023

"Leaders have developed an inclusive culture at Penygaer Primary School where pupils interact well with adults and each other." Estyn, March 2023

"The school’s leadership is strong and effective and respects the contributions of everyone associated with it." Estyn, March 2023

"Coedcae School provides a highly inclusive and safe environment where pupils and staff are happy and thrive." Estyn, February 2023

"Nearly all pupils enjoy their time at this homely and caring school." Estyn, February 2023

"The acting headteacher has a thorough knowledge of the school’s procedures, understands the needs of all pupils well and uses this to provide it with a firm direction." Estyn, February 2023

"Halfway CP School is a very caring and welcoming school, which promotes inclusivity in a positive atmosphere for pupils and staff." Estyn, December 2022

"Ysgol Gymraeg Gwenllian fosters pupils’ pride in the Welsh language and deepens their knowledge of local history and national traditions highly effectively." Estyn, November 2022

"There is a calm and positive ethos in Laugharne VCP School, where pupils and staff are happy and respectful of each other." Estyn, October 2022

"Ysgol Llechyfedach is a happy, caring and homely community." Estyn, October 2022

"Leaders, teachers and teaching assistants at Old Road CP School are committed to creating a warm and happy learning environment where pupils enjoy a variety of learning experiences provided for them, both indoors and outdoors." Estyn, October 2022

"In Queen Elizabeth High School, pupils and staff embrace the headteacher’s clearly communicated vision and its key themes of respect, relationships and responsibility." Estyn, October 2022

"Ysgol Gynradd y Tymbl is a happy, caring and homely community." Estyn, October 2022

"The school provides a supportive and welcoming environment for pupils, which encourages them to be valuable members of the school ‘family’." Estyn, June 2022

"Ysgol Llanybydder is a happy, safe and hard-working community." Estyn, June 2022

"School leaders have developed a positive culture of teamwork amongst the staff and the local community." Estyn, June 2022

"Ysgol Gynradd Gorslas is a happy and inclusive community that places a high priority on the wellbeing of its pupils." Estyn, June 2022

"Since the last inspection, there have been significant changes at St Michael’s School." Estyn, May 2022

"The school has a caring, inclusive and Welsh ethos where everyone feels that they are a valuable member of a team." Estyn, May 2022

"The school’s caring and inclusive ethos and firm commitment to keeping everyone safe are underpinned by the Gospel values which permeate all aspects of the school’s work." Estyn, March 2022

"Ysgol Gynradd Nantgaredig is a happy and homely school." Estyn, March 2022

"Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin provides a highly positive and motivating learning environment for pupils." Estyn, March 2022

"Bancyfelin Primary School is a happy and welcoming learning community that lays a firm foundation for pupils to develop their basic skills." Estyn

"Brynamman Primary School is a homely and welcoming community where pupils are respected by all staff." Estyn

"Cross Hands C.P. School is a happy and caring community where caring for pupils’ wellbeing provides a firm foundation for all of its work." Estyn

"Llandybie C.P. School is a caring and friendly learning community that promotes the importance of pupils’ good behaviour successfully." Estyn

"Llangain Primary School is a happy and welcoming learning community that lays a firm foundation for pupils to develop their basic skills." Estyn

"Ysgol Gymraeg Llangennech is a happy, caring learning community in which pupils make good progress." Estyn

"Drefach Primary School is a happy and caring community where caring for pupils’ wellbeing provides a firm foundation for all of its work." Estyn

"Ysgol Llansteffan is a happy and welcoming learning community that lays a firm foundation for pupils to develop their basic skills." Estyn

"Bryngwyn School is an inclusive and supportive community within the Bryngwyn and Glan-y-Môr Federation, where pupils feel valued and are well cared for." Estyn, November 2025

"Ysgol Glan-y-Môr is a close-knit and supportive community within the Bryngwyn and Glan-y-Môr Federation." Estyn, November 2025

"The acting headteacher provides a homely and Welsh ethos for pupils to nurture their well- being and enjoy their learning in an inclusive environment." Estyn, February 2025

"Myrddin Community Primary School is an inclusive and caring environment where pupils feel safe and valued." Estyn, January 2024