Ysgol Bodfeurig, Gwynedd

Ysgol Bodfeurig 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 60 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

Of its pupils, 13% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 3 pupils (Reception) to 9 (Year 4).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £6,209 per pupil, against £4,431 in 2021-22. It carried forward £14k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its March 2025 inspection summarises Ysgol Bodfeurig like this:

"Ysgol Bodfeurig is a happy and welcoming community where pupils and staff treat each other with care and kindness. The inclusive and family ethos ensures that almost all pupils are happy and feel safe. The oldest pupils support the younger ones carefully, building strong social skills. The headteacher sets a clear strategic direction for the school. Robust self-improvement procedures are in place, which enable improvements in provision for pupils' wellbeing and progress. As a result, most pupils make good progress in their literacy, numeracy and digital skills. Leaders promote the Welsh language and ensure that pupils develop their literacy skills successfully in formal and informal situations."

"Staff place a strong emphasis on Welsh culture which supports pupils to feel proud of their bilingual skills. Most pupils speak with visitors and peers naturally. They develop their reading skills robustly and show enjoyment when immersing themselves in different texts. Most pupils develop into confident and mature writers in Welsh. However, there are not enough purposeful opportunities for pupils to develop their English writing skills constructively over time. Staff use the learning environment effectively to motivate pupils, providing appropriate support and challenge. Almost all pupils show positive attitudes to their learning and show pride in their work."

"Teachers provide regular opportunities for pupils to develop their skills independently across the curriculum. At times, over-leadership by staff slows down the ability of the youngest pupils to develop their independent and creative learning skills. Leaders and staff work closely with governors, parents and the local community to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for pupils. The headteacher acquires the views of parents and responds proactively and in a timely manner to the findings. As a result, a strong sense of trust, pride and respect penetrates valuably across the school’s close-knit community."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Develop pupils' English writing skills; (2) Provide regular opportunities for the youngest pupils to develop their independent and creative learning skills.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Bodfeurig are Ysgol Tregarth (0.7 miles), Ysgol Gynradd Llanllechid (1.3 miles), Ysgol Pen-y-bryn (1.5 miles) and Ysgol Gynradd Rhiwlas (1.7 miles).

The nearest railway station is Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station, about 3.3 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Godre'r Parc (before), 100 metres away.