Best schools in Isle of Anglesey: how they compare
Isle of Anglesey has 50 open schools - 38 primary and 5 secondary among them - teaching about 9,248 pupils. 86% teach through Welsh or in both languages, and 2 are in Estyn follow-up. Here is every school side by side, with what Estyn found when it last visited.
Why there is no league table in Wales
Wales stopped publishing school performance tables, and since September 2022 Estyn, the schools inspectorate, no longer sums a school up in one word like "Excellent" or "Good". Each report describes what pupils learn, how well they are taught and what the school should do next. So a ranking of the best schools in Isle of Anglesey would rest on someone's opinion, not published data. What you can compare is set out below: whether Estyn has asked a school to improve, what its latest report says, the language your child would be taught in, and the kind of intake each school has.
Estyn follow-up
2 of 50 schools are in follow-up; Estyn returns to check their progress.
- No follow-up43 (86%)
- Significant improvement2 (4%)
- No report on file5 (10%)
Source: Estyn inspection reports
Language of teaching
86% Welsh-medium or dual language in Isle of Anglesey, against 30% across Wales.
- Welsh-medium42 (84%)
- Dual language1 (2%)
- Not recorded7 (14%)
Source: Welsh Government school data
Schools by stage in Isle of Anglesey
Click a stage to filter the list below.
- Primary38
- Secondary5
- Special1
Isle of Anglesey against Wales
The typical (median) school in the council, set against the typical school in Wales.
- Pupils eligible for free meals (3-year)
- 17.4%18.6%
- Pupils with additional learning needs
- 13.6%8.1%
- Budget per pupil
- £6,784£5,801
Source: Welsh Government school census 2025/26 and school budgets 2026-27
What the numbers say about schools in Isle of Anglesey
At the typical school in Isle of Anglesey, 17.4% of pupils have been eligible for free school meals over the last three years, 1.2 points below the Welsh figure. Every primary pupil in Wales now gets a free lunch, so this measures eligibility, the usual guide to how disadvantaged an intake is. 13.6% of pupils at the typical school have additional learning needs (5.5 points above the Welsh figure). Schools here receive about £6,784 per pupil, £983 above the Welsh figure. Pupil numbers have fallen by 3.5% since 2020/21, which can mean spare places at some schools and pressure on budgets. The largest school is Ysgol David Hughes, with 1,102 pupils.
None of these figures tells you whether a school is good. A school with a more disadvantaged intake can be doing outstanding work, and a small rural school with a high budget per pupil is often simply small. Use them to understand the setting, then read what Estyn wrote.
Every school in Isle of Anglesey
Schools not in Estyn follow-up first, then the most recently inspected. This is not a ranking by quality.
50 of 50 schools shown
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd Brynsiencyn
LlanfairpwllPrimaryWelsh-medium40 pupils
"Ysgol Gynradd Brynsiencyn is a happy, caring and inclusive school where pupils make good progress." Estyn, June 2026
- No follow-up
Ysgol Henblas
BodorganPrimaryWelsh-medium100 pupils10.1% free meals
"Positive working relationships between staff and pupils are a strong feature of Ysgol Henblas which contributes effectively to fostering a warm and supportive environment." Estyn, June 2026
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd Penysarn
AngleseyPrimaryWelsh-medium57 pupils
"The school is an inclusive learning community that nurtures values such as courtesy, respect and fairness for each child successfully." Estyn, March 2026
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd Llanfairpwll
Ynys MonPrimaryWelsh-medium339 pupils2.3% free meals
"Ysgol Gynradd Llanfairpwll is a caring, multilingual and inclusive learning community in which pupils, staff and parents take pride in its familial and supportive atmosphere." Estyn, January 2026
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd Santes Gwenfaen
CaergybiPrimaryWelsh-medium110 pupils7.1% free meals
"The school is a happy, inclusive and caring community where pupils' wellbeing is central to its work." Estyn, November 2025
- No follow-up
Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones
Ynys MonSecondaryWelsh-medium556 pupils16.9% free meals
"Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones is a warm and caring community." Estyn, November 2025
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gymuned Pentraeth
AngleseyPrimaryWelsh-medium63 pupils8.9% free meals
"Ysgol Pentraeth is a happy and welcoming community that places constant emphasis on the well-being and development of pupils and staff." Estyn, October 2025
- No follow-up
Ysgol Llanfawr
HolyheadPrimaryWelsh-medium246 pupils41.3% free meals
"Ysgol Llanfawr is a caring, happy and welcoming learning community that supports pupils' emotional and social needs successfully." Estyn, June 2025
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gymuned Fali
HolyheadPrimaryWelsh-medium109 pupils24.3% free meals
"The headteacher provides robust leadership which sets an effective direction for the school's development." Estyn, June 2025
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd Bodedern
CaergybiPrimaryWelsh-medium89 pupils9.2% free meals
"Ysgol Gynradd Bodedern is a happy and homely community." Estyn, March 2025
- No follow-up
Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi
Ynys MnSecondaryWelsh-medium813 pupils24.1% free meals
"There is a palpable sense of community in Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi, where staff are dedicated to supporting pupils’ well-being." Estyn, February 2025
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gymuned Bryngwran
CaergybiPrimaryWelsh-medium47 pupils
"Ysgol Gymuned Bryngwran is an inclusive learning community that ensures that the well- being, care and happiness of all pupils is an integral part of the school's Welsh ethos." Estyn, February 2025
- No follow-up
Ysgol David Hughes
PorthaethwySecondaryWelsh-medium1,102 pupils11.8% free meals
"Ysgol David Hughes is an inclusive community where many pupils have a supportive and stimulating learning experience." Estyn, February 2025
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd Llanbedrgoch
Ynys MonPrimaryWelsh-medium23 pupils
"The school is a happy and caring community where a firm emphasis is placed on improving pupils’ well-being." Estyn, November 2024
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd Rhosybol
AmlwchPrimaryWelsh-medium75 pupils
"Ysgol Gymuned Rhosybol is a happy and hardworking school which cares for pupils’ wellbeing well and ensures that they are safe." Estyn, September 2024
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd Parc y Bont
Ynys MonPrimaryWelsh-medium114 pupils
"Ysgol Parc y Bont is a homely and inclusive learning community that promotes the well-being of pupils and staff successfully." Estyn, July 2024
- No follow-up
Ysgol Santes Dwynwen
LlanfairpwllgwyngyllPrimaryWelsh-mediumChurch in Wales94 pupils26.4% free meals
"Ysgol Santes Dwynwen is a supportive community, which promotes a caring and positive ethos." Estyn, June 2024
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd y Borth
Ynys MonPrimaryWelsh-medium173 pupils10.4% free meals
"Ysgol y Borth provides a happy, inclusive and homely environment where all pupils are respected and develop as well-rounded and responsible individuals." Estyn, May 2024
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd Pencarnisiog
Ty CroesPrimaryWelsh-medium61 pupils
"Ysgol Pencarnisiog is a happy and caring learning community where pupils learn confidently and play together happily." Estyn, March 2024
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd Llandegfan
PorthaethwyPrimaryWelsh-medium144 pupils8.6% free meals
"Pupils, staff and parents take pride in the school’s friendly and inclusive ethos." Estyn, March 2024
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gymuned y Ffridd
CaergybiPrimaryWelsh-medium84 pupils26.2% free meals
"Ysgol Gymuned y Ffridd is a happy, caring and homely community that places a high priority on the well-being of its pupils." Estyn, January 2024
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gymraeg Morswyn
HolyheadPrimaryWelsh-medium177 pupils12.9% free meals
"Ysgol Gymraeg Morswyn is a happy, caring and inclusive community that places a high priority on pupils’ well-being." Estyn, October 2023
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gymuned Bodffordd
LlangefniPrimaryWelsh-medium68 pupils
"Ysgol Gymuned Bodffordd is a friendly and inclusive school that promotes a caring ethos purposefully." Estyn, October 2023
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gymuned Llannerch-y-medd
Ynys MonPrimaryWelsh-medium119 pupils18.5% free meals
"Ysgol Gymuned Llannerch-y-medd has a happy and friendly ethos." Estyn, October 2023
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd Kingsland
HolyheadPrimaryWelsh-medium158 pupils26.5% free meals
"Ysgol Kingsland is a welcoming school with an inclusive, happy and caring ethos where everyone works together tirelessly as part of a purposeful learning community." Estyn, June 2023
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd Llangoed
BeaumarisPrimaryWelsh-medium80 pupils20.1% free meals
"Ysgol Llangoed is a happy and inclusive school that prioritises the well-being of pupils and staff well." Estyn, June 2023
- No follow-up
Canolfan Addysg Y Bont
LlangefniSpecialNot recorded123 pupils
"Canolfan Addysg y Bont is a happy, warm and welcoming community where pupils make significant progress in their personal and social skills over time." Estyn, May 2023
- No follow-up
Ysgol Goronwy Owen
BenllechPrimaryWelsh-medium144 pupils6.3% free meals
"Ysgol Goronwy Owen is part of the Gwêl y Glannau Federation with Ysgol Gymuned Moelfre." Estyn, March 2023
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gymuned Moelfre
Ynys MonPrimaryWelsh-medium38 pupils29.9% free meals
"Ysgol Gymuned Moelfre is part of the Gwêl y Glannau Federation with Ysgol Goronwy Owen." Estyn, March 2023
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni
Ynys MnSecondaryWelsh-medium788 pupils17.8% free meals
"Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni provides care and well-being of the highest quality for its pupils so that they can succeed, whatever their needs." Estyn, January 2023
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd Esceifiog
Ynys MonPrimaryWelsh-medium123 pupils13.9% free meals
"Ysgol Gynradd Esceifiog is a happy and friendly learning community that encourages pupils to take pride in their school and the community." Estyn, January 2023
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd Beaumaris
BeaumarisPrimaryWelsh-medium35 pupils35.6% free meals
"Nearly all pupils enjoy school and take pride in it." Estyn, November 2022
- No follow-up
Ysgol Santes Fair, St Mary' s R.C. School
AngleseyPrimaryWelsh-mediumRoman Catholic92 pupils22.9% free meals
"Ysgol Santes Fair is a caring school, which encourages pupils to be happy and enjoy school, whilst learning in a warm and inclusive environment." Estyn, November 2022
- No follow-up
Treffos School
AngleseyNot recorded
"Treffos School is a nurturing environment and instils its pupils with a love of learning." Estyn, October 2022
- No follow-up
Ysgol Caergeiliog Foundation School
CaergybiPrimaryDual language299 pupils10.8% free meals
"Ysgol Caergeiliog Foundation School is a happy, caring and orderly community which demonstrates strong values." Estyn, October 2022
- No follow-up
Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern
CaergybiSecondaryWelsh-medium814 pupils17.4% free meals
"Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern is a caring community that promotes a positive culture of inclusion, respect and raising aspirations." Estyn, October 2022
- No follow-up
Ysgol Corn Hir
Ynys MonPrimaryWelsh-medium333 pupils10.1% free meals
"The headteacher has a robust vision that supports staff to develop provision successfully while meeting the needs of all pupils." Estyn
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gymuned Llanfechell
AmlwchPrimaryWelsh-medium81 pupils19.4% free meals
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd Amlwch
Ynys MonPrimaryWelsh-medium236 pupils16.6% free meals
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd Cemaes
Ynys MonPrimaryWelsh-medium59 pupils30.1% free meals
"Ysgol Cemaes is a happy, caring and homely school where pupils show positive attitudes to learning." Estyn
- No follow-up
Ysgol Gynradd Rhosneigr
Ynys MonPrimaryWelsh-medium65 pupils10.9% free meals
"The headteacher’s robust leadership, along with the school’s conscientious staff, foster pupils’ well-being, care and support effectively." Estyn
- No follow-up
Ysgol Rhyd y Llan
CaergybiPrimaryWelsh-medium114 pupils8.4% free meals
- No follow-up
Ysgol y Tywyn
AngleseyPrimaryWelsh-medium103 pupils22.6% free meals
- No report on file
Ysgol Cybi
CaergybiPrimaryWelsh-mediumChurch in Wales399 pupils26.5% free meals
- No report on file
Ysgol Gymuned Garreglefn
AmlwchNot recorded
- No report on file
Ysgol Gynradd Niwbwrch
LlanfairpwllNot recorded
- No report on file
Ysgol Gynradd Talwrn
LlangefniNot recorded
- No report on file
Ysgol Llangaffo
GaerwenNot recorded
- Significant improvement
Ysgol Y Graig
AngleseyPrimaryWelsh-medium361 pupils26.4% free meals
"Ysgol y Graig is a safe and happy community where there is a caring ethos and where there are positive and respectful relationships between staff and pupils." Estyn, June 2026
- Standards not met (independent)
Caban Aur
AngleseyNot recorded
"Ysgol Caban Aur places a strong focus on pupils’ well-being and provides high levels of individual care and support." Estyn, February 2026
Choosing and applying for a school in Isle of Anglesey
Start with Estyn. Its report on each school is short, plain and recent, and the recommendations at the end tell you what the inspectors want to see improve. A school in special measures or in need of significant improvement is being revisited, and some turn round quickly, so check the date and read what has changed. Then visit: an hour in a school tells you more about how it feels than any figure.
Decide early whether you want Welsh-medium education. Every school in Wales teaches Welsh to 16, but a Welsh-medium school teaches most lessons through Welsh, and children from English-speaking homes join from nursery and reception every year. Moving between the two later is harder, so the choice usually matters most at the start of primary school.
Applications for community schools go to Isle of Anglesey council, not the school; voluntary aided church schools can run their own admissions, so check each one. Welsh councils set their own closing dates and most give priority to children living in a school's catchment area, so check which catchment your address falls in before you rank your choices. If you are applying for a secondary place, look at the feeder primaries too: many Isle of Anglesey secondaries take most of their pupils from a named group of primary schools.
Questions parents ask about schools in Isle of Anglesey
How many schools are there in Isle of Anglesey?
Isle of Anglesey has 50 open schools on School Signal, including 38 primary and 5 secondary schools, teaching about 9,248 pupils (school census 2025/26).
Which schools in Isle of Anglesey are in Estyn follow-up?
2 schools are in Estyn follow-up: Ysgol Y Graig (significant improvement). Follow-up means Estyn returns to check progress; it is worth reading the report before ruling a school in or out.
How many Welsh-medium schools are there in Isle of Anglesey?
42 schools in Isle of Anglesey teach mainly through Welsh and 1 teach in both languages - 86% of the council's schools, against 30% across Wales. You don't need to speak Welsh at home for your child to attend one.
Is there a school league table for Isle of Anglesey?
No. Wales stopped publishing school league tables and Estyn no longer gives schools an overall grade, so any "top ten" list for Isle of Anglesey is someone's own judgement. Compare Estyn's reports, the language of teaching and how far you are from each school instead.
Sources: Estyn inspection reports (Crown copyright, quoted with acknowledgement); Welsh Government school census and school budget data, Open Government Licence v3.0.