Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn, Porth

Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn 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 356 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

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

Of its pupils, 2% have additional learning needs (22% in 2020/21).

Year groups range from 35 pupils (Year 6) to 56 (Year 1).

Estyn's report on its December 2023 inspection summarises Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn like this:

"Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llwyncelyn is an inclusive, happy and caring community where nearly all pupils behave excellently. They form strong relationships with staff and with each other and treat all members of the school community with respect and courtesy. Pupils are very proud of their school and say that they feel safe, talk excitedly about their experiences and enjoy their time there. As a result, this leads to strong engagement in school life. A notable aspect of the school’s work is the enthusiastic co-operation between the headteacher, staff and governors to ensure that the Welsh language is at the heart of all of the school’s work and community. As a result, nearly all pupils acquire sound Welsh language skills as they move through the school and use Welsh completely naturally around the school and during break times. The school’s mission statement, ‘Acen."

"Atgofion. Cred’, permeates its ethos skilfully across all classes. The headteacher and staff encourage pupils to take pride in, and celebrate, their Welshness and they are immersed in a wide range of stimulating and creative learning experiences that broaden pupils’ horizons to rich opportunities beyond their square mile. As a result, the skilful combination of these aspects lays a firm foundation for pupils to grow their wings by the end of their time at the school. During their time at the school, most pupils make sound progress in developing their language, numeracy and digital skills and achieve well. Overall, they apply these skills successfully across a range of interesting contexts. However, opportunities for pupils to make independent choices about how to present their work are inconsistent."

"One of the school’s strongest qualities is the priority that is given to ensuring that pupils develop a sound understanding of their rights, the importance of equality and being moral citizens. As a result, the school has recently won a national heritage competition for its work to promote pupils’ cultural development through a range of valuable experiences. The headteacher provides strong and passionate leadership and is supported well by the deputy. Leaders evaluate the school’s work to plan for improvements thoroughly by using robust self-evaluation processes. The governing body is supportive and knows the school well in terms of its strengths and areas for development."

Estyn made 1 recommendation: (1) Extend purposeful opportunities for pupils to make decisions about how to present their work with increasing independence.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn are Cymmer Primary School (0.7 miles), Hafod Primary School (0.8 miles), Ynyshir Primary School (0.9 miles) and Alaw Primary School (1.6 miles).

The nearest railway station is Porth Rail Station, about 490 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ysgol Ganradd Llwyncelyn (outside), 70 metres away.