Ysgol G.G. Bronllwyn, Rhondda, Cynon, Taff

Ysgol G.G. Bronllwyn 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 248 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Year groups range from 23 pupils (Year 6) to 39 (Year 1).

Estyn's report on its November 2022 inspection summarises Ysgol G.G. Bronllwyn like this:

"Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bronllwyn is a happy and homely school. All staff work together successfully to provide a caring, supportive and safe environment for pupils. As a result, pupils build highly positive relationships with members of staff, which contributes positively to the lively learning environment. Pupils acquire the Welsh language quickly and effectively and speak confidently in an interesting range of learning contexts. They show pride in speaking Welsh and are proud of developing as confident, bilingual learners by the end of their time at the school. Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are strengths."

"They are caring towards their peers, treat adults with respect and are polite to visitors, whether in lessons or during break time. Most pupils listen carefully to instructions and apply themselves enthusiastically to their learning. They work together diligently on a range of tasks. The school’s clear vision for developing the curriculum and the firm emphasis on shared values support teachers and staff to provide a rich range of interesting learning experiences that engage and maintain pupils’ enthusiasm and meet their needs successfully. However, provision does not always support pupils to make increasingly independent choices about their learning. Most pupils make good progress across the school, including those with additional learning needs."

"There is a strong focus on developing literacy skills in all classes and teachers and support staff work together effectively to ensure that pupils achieve well by using these skills. However, pupils are not given enough opportunities to apply their numeracy skills often enough, and digital skills, across the whole range, have not been developed sufficiently. Pupils’ knowledge of e-safety is a strength. The headteacher provides clear and purposeful leadership. She values the views of staff, pupils, parents and governors and ensures that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities. She is supported skilfully by a dedicated governing body with a sound understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for development."

Estyn made 3 recommendations: (1) Improve aspects of pupils’ digital skills; (2) Develop regular opportunities for pupils to develop their numeracy skills across the curriculum; (3) Strengthen opportunities for pupils to develop as independent learners A report on Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bronllwyn.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol G.G. Bronllwyn are Ton Infants School (0.2 miles), Gelli Primary School (0.4 miles), Ton Pentre Junior School (0.5 miles) and Bodringallt Primary School (0.8 miles).

The nearest railway station is Ton Pentre Rail Station, about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Llanfair Hill (in), 50 metres away.