Saundersfoot C.P. School, Pembrokeshire

Saundersfoot C.P. 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 157 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 5% have additional learning needs (10% in 2020/21); 10% are learning English as an additional language; and 16% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 16 pupils (Year 1) to 33 (Year 6).

Estyn's report on its March 2026 inspection summarises Saundersfoot C.P. School like this:

"The school is an inclusive and nurturing community where pupils feel valued and supported. Leadership is effective and, overall, leaders identify aspects of the school's work that need to be improved and the steps that are needed to achieve this. They respond well to the views of staff, parents and pupils and this contributes successfully to the strong relationships that exist between the school and the wider community. Governors are well-informed and play an active role, contributing positively to the school’s continued development. Across the school, staff work confidently to promote pupils’ well- being and improve evaluate progress. Leaders have created a calm and effective indoor learning environment for pupils. However, they have not fully considered how to use outdoor spaces to enhance pupils’ learning experiences effectively."

"The school is developing a broad curriculum that reflects the local area and widens pupils’ understanding of the world beyond their community. Staff place a strong emphasis on developing pupils as considerate, responsible individuals who appreciate their heritage and show respect for diversity. Opportunities that support pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness are woven through learning experiences, helping most pupils to develop empathy and reflect carefully on their values. Teachers collaborate closely to ensure pupils’ learning builds progressively. Opportunities for pupils to plan aspects of their own learning including how to present their work are less well developed and lessons do not always provide appropriate challenge for all pupils. Most pupils, including those with additional learning needs (ALN) make good progress in developing their literacy and numeracy skills and in developing digital competence. They benefit from a language-rich environment where vocabulary is continually modelled effectively."

"Pupils become confident speakers and enthusiastic readers, using their growing knowledge of different text types to write with maturity. Their mathematical knowledge and understanding develops well. Older pupils apply their numeracy skills in meaningful situations across the curriculum. Staff act as effective Welsh language role models and encourage pupils to demonstrate a positive attitude towards using the language. Leaders work with families to monitor attendance, but too many pupils do not attend school regularly enough."

Estyn made 3 recommendations: (1) Ensure that learning experiences provide appropriate challenge for all pupils and enable them to develop as effective independent learners; (2) Improve provision for outdoor learning; (3) Improve pupils’ attendance.

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my honour and privilege to lead the pupils, staff and community of Saundersfoot. We are proud of our school and ethos we generate together. Saundersfoot Community Primary School is located in the popular seaside village of Saundersfoot in the County of Pembrokeshire."

The school runs after-school care.

The nearest other state primary schools to Saundersfoot C.P. School are Stepaside C.P. School (1.4 miles), St Teilos V.R.C. School (2.7 miles), Tenby Church In Wales Voluntary Controlled School (2.7 miles) and Ysgol Hafan Y Mor (2.7 miles).

The nearest railway station is Saundersfoot Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Saundersfoot Primary School (opposite), 40 metres away.