Ysgol G.G. Bodringallt, Rhondda, Cynon, Taff

Ysgol G.G. Bodringallt 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 137 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

26% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 5% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 9 pupils (Year 1) to 24 (Year 3).

Estyn's report on its March 2022 inspection summarises Ysgol G.G. Bodringallt like this:

"The headteacher leads the school well and provides strong strategic leadership. His vision is based on supporting pupils’ well-being and helping them to make progress in developing their skills, permeates throughout the life of the school. Monitoring and evaluation arrangements are implemented highly effectively and all partners have a say in identifying strengths and developing specific aspects for improvement. The headteacher is supported skilfully by a hard-working team of staff who support pupils well and provide interesting learning activities. Members of the governing body have a strong knowledge of the school and support staff effectively. Teachers and learning assistants have high expectations of what pupils can achieve and provide constructive support for them to develop their skills."

"They support pupils well, for example during ‘Llun Lles’ (‘Well-being Monday’) sessions, which helps them to fully engage in their learning. On the whole, teachers provide suitable opportunities for pupils to develop their extended writing and digital skills consistently across the curriculum. However, pupils are not always given enough opportunities to make increasingly independent choices about their learning. One of the school’s most notable qualities is the tireless support that is provided for pupils to develop their Welsh language skills. This strengthens pupils’ pride in their school and of their wider community. Pupils are motivated and encouraged to speak Welsh spontaneously through support in a variety of meaningful activities."

"Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are a strength. Most listen carefully to instructions and apply themselves fully to their learning. They work together diligently on tasks and respond effectively to the staff’s high expectations. Despite the pandemic, many pupils continue to make consistent progress in their skills, including their Welsh language skills."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Expand provision to support pupils to apply their skills across the curriculum; (2) Extend planned opportunities for pupils to make choices about their learning increasingly independently.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol G.G. Bodringallt are Bodringallt Primary School (under 0.1 miles), Gelli Primary School (0.5 miles), Pontrhondda Primary School (0.7 miles) and Ysgol G.G. Bronllwyn (0.8 miles).

The nearest railway station is Ystrad Rhondda Rail Station, about 230 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gelligaled Inn (before), 70 metres away.