Llechyfedach C.P. School, Carmarthenshire

Llechyfedach C.P. School is a Welsh-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 100 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Year groups range from 9 pupils (Year 1) to 19 (Reception).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,435 per pupil, against £3,922 in 2021-22. It carried forward £138k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its October 2022 inspection summarises Llechyfedach C.P. School like this:

"Ysgol Llechyfedach is a happy, caring and homely community. All staff work together effectively to provide an inclusive and friendly ethos where pupils are polite and behave respectfully. They treat their peers, staff and visitors with care. Most pupils show a positive attitude to learning and make sound progress from their starting points. On the whole, a minority of pupils do not have the confidence to speak Welsh fluently enough with each other or adults. Many pupils develop their numeracy and digital skills well by the end of their time at the school."

"However, the reading culture does not encourage a majority of pupils to enjoy and make progress in their reading skills. Most pupils develop their creative skills highly effectively and their work is displayed and celebrated attractively around the school. Staff have developed a broad and interesting curriculum that develops pupils’ knowledge of the areas of learning and experience effectively. By doing so, pupils are confident in their knowledge of local history and traditions. Teachers’ high expectations support pupils to complete work of a high standard and present their work neatly. Staff identify the needs of all pupils exceptionally well and tailor learning support sensitively, where applicable."

"Ysgol Llechyfedach is federated with Ysgol Gynradd y Tymbl. The headteacher, who works across both sites, has developed a team of staff who are passionate and conscientious. They work together successfully to share best practice across both schools to provide an exciting and interesting education for all pupils. Although both schools work together closely, for example by sharing educational trips and staff expertise, they have succeeded in fostering and maintaining their own unique identity. A report on Ysgol Gynradd Llechyfedach"

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Develop pupils’ oral Welsh skills across the school; (2) Strengthen provision to support pupils to enjoy and make progress in their reading skills.

The nearest other state primary schools to Llechyfedach C.P. School are Ysgol Gynradd Y Tymbl (0.5 miles), Cross Hands C.P. School (1 mile), Cefneithin C.P. (1.2 miles) and Ysgol Gynradd Drefach (1.4 miles).

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Llechyfedach C.P. School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Llechyfedach School, 100 metres away.