Ysgol G.G. Caerffili, Caerffili

Ysgol G.G. Caerffili 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 436 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 5% have additional learning needs (17% in 2020/21).

Year groups range from 36 pupils (Year 3) to 57 (Year 5).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £4,746 per pupil, against £3,636 in 2021-22. It carried forward £685k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its February 2022 inspection summarises Ysgol G.G. Caerffili like this:

"Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Caerffili provides valuable experiences for its pupils. Strong leadership and enthusiastic teachers and assistants, support pupils’ well-being very effectively. This helps pupils to become conscientious, confident, citizens of Wales. Staff offer exciting learning experiences that engage pupils’ interest and help them to develop the skills they need to access the whole curriculum and learn effectively. As a result, pupils have very positive attitudes to learning and most make good progress during their time at school."

"Despite the challenges the school has faced during the pandemic, a sense of community among parents, staff and pupils has meant that it has faced this challenge with resilience. Staff have worked tirelessly in partnership with parents to support pupils throughout the pandemic. This has ensured that most pupils have continued to make progress, particularly in developing their digital skills and oral Welsh skills. Although the pandemic has slowed preparations for the Curriculum for Wales, the school has a firm foundation to build on its current arrangements. A team of energetic and knowledgeable staff, who are willing to experiment and share ideas, are keen to continue with their preparations."

"Staff work collaboratively to provide interesting learning experiences for pupils. This is a strength of the school. Leaders ensure that staff benefit from professional learning that has a positive impact on teaching and learning. This, in addition to clear strategic leadership of curriculum development, ensures that there is a clear direction for the school’s work in preparing for the future."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Provide more opportunities for pupils to write at length across the curriculum; (2) Strengthen opportunities for pupils to develop as independent learners.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol G.G. Caerffili are Plasyfelin Primary (0.2 miles), Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Y Castell (0.6 miles), Twyn Primary School (0.6 miles) and St Helen's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles).

The nearest railway station is Energlyn & Churchill Park Rail Station, about 570 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ysgol Cwm Rhymni (Y Gwindy) (in), 130 metres away.