Hendy C.P. Mixed School, Carmarthenshire

Hendy C.P. Mixed School is a bilingual (Welsh and English) school in Wales. Welsh schools are inspected by Estyn rather than Ofsted, and its latest report is published on Estyn's website.

It had 175 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 8% have additional learning needs (19% in 2020/21); and 5% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 19 pupils (Year 2) to 27 (Year 3).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,571 per pupil, against £3,824 in 2021-22. It carried forward £96k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its May 2025 inspection summarises Hendy C.P. Mixed School like this:

"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. Through this, pupils have robust attitudes towards their learning where many make sound progress in their skills. Pupils in the Welsh and English streams learn and play together happily and are proud of their Welsh roots. In general, pupils across the school do not make good enough progress in developing their Welsh skills, especially their oral skills. Teachers and teaching assistants assistants work together successfully as dedicated team members."

"They plan a curriculum based on enquiry and research that contributes strongly to improving provision for pupils. Staff provide purposeful opportunities for pupils to deepen their knowledge and understanding of different aspects of the curriculum in valuable activities, for example in 'Gwener Gwych' sessions. Teachers give pupils useful instructions to undertake their activities so that they can immerse themselves in their learning successfully. However, many teachers do not provide pupils with regular opportunities to make independent choices about the way in which they want to achieve and present their learning. Staff provide valuable opportunities for pupils to develop and apply their skills in the engaging external environment."

"The headteacher has an ambitious vision and her high expectations permeate all the school’s activities. The continuous self-evaluation process of supporting pupils to develop their skills is a strong virtue of teaching and staff leadership skills. The headteacher is diligent in developing all aspects of the school and supports other schools to improve different aspects of leadership, teaching and learning. The governing body is committed to supporting and improving the school over time and is proud that the school is a core part of its local community. By securing additional sources of income, leaders manage finances prudently and creatively."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Develop pupils' Welsh language skills across the school; (2) Ensure regular opportunities for pupils to make independent choices about the way in which they want to achieve and present their learning.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hendy C.P. Mixed School are Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bryniago (0.8 miles), Pontarddulais Primary School (0.9 miles), Ysgol Gymraeg Llangennech (1.5 miles) and Pengelli Primary School (1.9 miles).

The nearest railway station is Pontarddulais Rail Station, about 440 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hendy School, 90 metres away.