Waldo Williams Primary School, Haverfordwest

Waldo Williams 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 208 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 8% have additional learning needs (34% in 2020/21); 3% are learning English as an additional language; and 13% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 17 pupils (Year 4) to 36 (Year 5).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,795 per pupil, against £4,712 in 2021-22. It carried forward £198k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its June 2024 inspection summarises Waldo Williams Primary School like this:

"Waldo Williams Primary School is a highly inclusive community driven by a clear sense of purpose and vision. The school values of being ‘ready, respectful, and safe’ are evident throughout the school. Staff prioritise well-being and inclusivity and this means that pupils, including pupils in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) enjoy coming to school and feel valued and cared for by staff. Pupils interact with each other and adults in the school with respect and courtesy. Across the school, staff have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and establish clear and consistent routines that help pupils to feel settled and secure in class. In many lessons, teaching develops pupils' literacy, numeracy and digital skills well."

"Teachers provide a range of interesting learning experiences for pupils, including through the effective use of the outdoor areas. However, there are too few opportunities for pupils to develop their Welsh language skills. Teaching staff know their pupils well and track their progress carefully. However, they do not always ensure that lessons and activities provide enough challenge for all pupils to make the progress of which they are capable. The school has a clear vision for its curriculum based on developing pupils as lifelong learners through authentic, purposeful and creative learning opportunities. The curriculum is inclusive, and all teachers, including those in the LRC, ensure that it is accessible to all."

"Senior leaders know their school well. They have high expectations of themselves, their staff, and pupils. They have built up a comprehensive understanding of the school’s strengths and developed a rigorous approach to self-evaluation that enables them to identify areas for improvement. The newly established governing body is fully engaged in the life of the school and ensures that well-being and inclusivity are a high priority. Governors take an active role in monitoring progress and hold senior leaders to account robustly. However, the way the school registers pupil attendance does not meet requirements as pupils are only registered for nine rather than ten sessions each week."

Estyn made 3 recommendations: (1) Ensure that teaching across the school allows all pupils to consistently receive the right level of challenge in their learning to achieve to their potential; (2) Improve pupils’ Welsh speaking skills; (3) Ensure that the registration of pupils’ attendance meets requirements.

The nearest other state primary schools to Waldo Williams Primary School are Mary Immaculate V.R.C. School (0.3 miles), Fenton C.P (0.3 miles), St Marks V.A.P. School (0.7 miles) and Prendergast Community School (1.2 miles).

The nearest railway station is Haverfordwest Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tasker Milward School (opposite), 210 metres away.