Ysgol Bro Llifon, Caernarfon

Ysgol Bro Llifon 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 149 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 15% have additional learning needs.

Year groups range from 14 pupils (Year 3) to 23 (Year 6).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,617 per pupil, against £4,034 in 2021-22. It carried forward £170k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its May 2026 inspection summarises Ysgol Bro Llifon like this:

"Ysgol Bro Llifon is a caring and inclusive learning community in which respect, kindness and wellbeing are at the heart of the school’s life. The headteacher provides clear and inspirational leadership, and staff work together effectively to ensure that all pupils have an opportunity to succeed. Staff create a safe and supportive environment in which pupils feel valued. There are high expectations in terms of behaviour and learning and, as a result, almost all pupils show a positive attitude to their work and cooperate well with others. Staff identify pupils' individual needs extremely effectively and provide appropriate and timely support to support them to make progress. The school places a strong emphasis on developing the pupil's voice."

"Through a variety of committees and projects, pupils have valuable opportunities to lead, share ideas and contribute to the life of the school and the community. This develops their confidence, moral awareness and understanding of the importance of respect and tolerance for others. The school also promotes awareness of different cultures, traditions and beliefs successfully. The quality of teaching is robust across the school. Teachers provide rich and interesting learning experiences that encourage pupils to develop their skills successfully. Most pupils make sound progress in literacy, numeracy and digital skills, and they apply these skills across the curriculum confidently."

"Pupils' mathematical skills are a particular strength, with many solving problems and reasoning effectively. A strong culture of self-evaluation and continuous improvement exists in the school. Staff benefit from valuable professional learning opportunities and work innovatively to improve provision and pupils’ standards. The positive relationship between the school and parents is an obvious strength, with effective communication helping parents to support their children's learning and development."

Estyn made 1 recommendation: (1) Continue to disseminate the most effective teaching practices across the school and beyond.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Bro Llifon are Ysgol Gynradd Talysarn (1.5 miles), Ysgol Gynradd Llandwrog (1.6 miles), Ysgol Bro Lleu (1.6 miles) and Y.G. Rhostryfan (1.8 miles).

The nearest tram or metro stop is Dinas (Welsh Highland Rly-Caernarfon), about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cae Sarn (after), 100 metres away.