Llanmartin Primary School, Newport

Llanmartin Primary School is an English-medium school in Wales. Welsh schools are inspected by Estyn rather than Ofsted, and its latest report is published on Estyn's website.

It had 132 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

30% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 15% have additional learning needs (24% in 2020/21); 8% are learning English as an additional language; and 21% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 10 pupils (Year 2) to 23 (Year 1).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £7,004 per pupil, against £4,417 in 2021-22. It carried forward £118k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its July 2024 inspection summarises Llanmartin Primary School like this:

"The headteacher is knowledgeable and passionate about how the school can make a difference in the local community. School leaders and governors support the headteacher well and ensure that the well-being of pupils is a high priority for all. As a result, pupils feel valued and proud to be part of the school community. Nearly all pupils enjoy school, they feel happy and safe and talk with pride about what it has to offer. During their time in school, most pupils, including those in the learning resource base (LRB) and pupils eligible for free school meals, make good progress from their individual starting points. Many pupils start school with speech and language skills at a stage of development below those expected for their age."

"They make quick progress and soon start to speak confidently and express themselves clearly. As they move through the school, many pupils develop a wide and rich vocabulary. By the time they reach Year 6, many pupils' communication skills are strong. Most communicate effectively with their peers and staff and are keen to talk about what they are learning. Staff know their pupils well and create warm and supportive working relationships with them. As a result, most pupils behave well in classes and at breaktimes, settling quickly into their lessons."

"Many staff use questioning effectively and most teachers plan stimulating lessons that have a clear purpose. Lessons enable pupils to make good progress in their learning from their starting points, particularly in literacy, mathematics and digital skills. However, teaching does not always enable pupils to develop effectively as independent learners. Staff in the school’s LRB plan activities that meet the needs of pupils well. Teachers across the school take good account of pupils’ previous learning to set clear goals for their progress. However, teachers do not provide enough opportunity for younger pupils to develop their skills through exploration and play in the outdoor areas."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Provide more opportunities for pupils to make choices about their learning, developing their independence and creativity; (2) Ensure younger pupils have more opportunities to engage in purposeful outdoor learning.

In its own words: "Llanmartin Primary school is fully inclusive and attracts children from the local community. The school benefits from a wonderful school site and fantastic outside areas. The school is in a pleasant rural setting on the Underwood Estate. We cater for children aged from 3 - 11 years from Underwood and surrounding communities."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Thank you for taking the time to access our site and find out more about Llanmartin Primary School. As Executive Headteacher of the school, I am very proud to be able to use this space to share some insights into our school, where we take great pride in bringing our vision to life to 'Respect, Nurture, Inspire'."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:10am.

The nearest other state primary schools to Llanmartin Primary School are Langstone Primary School (1.3 miles), Milton Primary School (1.6 miles), St Gabriel's R.C. Primary School (1.9 miles) and Ysgol Gymraeg Casnewydd (1.9 miles).

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Llanmartin Primary School.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Llanmartin Primary School (before), 30 metres away.