Ysgol Eglwysbach, Conwy

Ysgol Eglwysbach 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 52 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

Year groups range from 4 pupils (Year 5) to 10 (Year 3).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £6,052 per pupil, against £4,548 in 2021-22. It ended 2024-25 with a deficit of £8k.

Estyn's report on its November 2022 inspection summarises Ysgol Eglwysbach like this:

"Ysgol Eglwysbach is a safe, happy and caring community and pupils make sound progress in their skills. Teachers and assistants provide an inclusive, supportive environment that reflects the school motto, ‘Wrth gredu yn ein gilydd mae’r hud yn cychwyn’ (‘By believing in each other the magic begins’). Pupils are enthusiastic towards their learning and this is reflected in the way in which they work happily with each other. They listen attentively and enjoy learning new things. They persevere successfully to succeed with their tasks. Many older pupils work together enthusiastically and make decisions about their learning."

"Most pupils make good progress. Those who are latecomers to the Welsh language make sound progress with the language and gain confidence quickly. Across the school, in most lessons, pupils are dedicated and build on their previous learning successfully. Pupils in the foundation phase classes enjoy a rich range of learning experiences both indoors and outdoors. The school has responded proactively and creatively to the requirements of the Curriculum for Wales. The ‘pnawniau prysur’ (‘busy afternoons’) initiative provides rich opportunities for the school’s older pupils to develop and apply their skills independently."

"Pupils are very enthusiastic and persevere exceptionally well during these activities. The school’s curriculum is based firmly in its local area in the Conwy valley. Pupils learn about the myths, history and culture of the area and this enriches their learning successfully. The headteacher and governors have a clear vision that is based on supporting continuous improvement within a homely and caring ethos. The headteacher has high expectations and sets strategic objectives that focus clearly on raising standards and supporting pupils’ well-being. Teachers and assistants are a dedicated team and work together effectively in fulfilling their duties."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Strengthen pupils’ reading skills; (2) Expand the opportunities to develop pupils’ physical education experiences.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Eglwysbach are Ysgol Dyffryn yr Enfys (2.5 miles), Ysgol Llangelynnin (3.5 miles), Ysgol Glan Conwy (3.5 miles) and Ysgol Llanddoged (4.1 miles).

The nearest railway station is Tal-y-Cafn Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Bee Inn (before), 290 metres away.