Ynysboeth Community Primary, Mountain Ash

Ynysboeth Community Primary 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 118 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 6% have additional learning needs (47% in 2020/21).

Year groups range from 9 pupils (Year 1) to 19 (Year 6).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £6,639 per pupil, against £4,078 in 2021-22. It carried forward £46k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's most recent full inspection report on Ynysboeth Community Primary dates from 2019.

In its own words: "- Children who seek opportunities to learn independently in a range of experiences. They develop the skills, confidence and self-esteem needed to achieve high aspirations ; - Children who work collaboratively and creatively to solve real life problems and make decisions."

The school runs after-school care.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ynysboeth Community Primary are Penrhiwceibr Primary (0.9 miles), Perthcelyn Community Primary School (0.9 miles), Ysgol Gymraeg Abercynon (1 mile) and Edwardsville Primary School (1 mile).

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

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bryntirion (in), 210 metres away.