Ysgol G. Mynyddygarreg, Carmarthenshire

Ysgol G. Mynyddygarreg 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 27 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

Of its pupils, 0% have additional learning needs (22% in 2020/21).

Year groups range from 2 pupils (Year 1) to 6 (Year 2).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £6,298 per pupil, against £4,706 in 2021-22. It ended 2024-25 with a deficit of £127k.

Estyn's report on its February 2023 inspection summarises Ysgol G. Mynyddygarreg like this:

"Nearly all pupils enjoy their time at this homely and caring school. They feel that the staff listen to them and are willing to respond to any concerns they may have. Staff work together highly effectively to ensure that pupils make sound progress in nearly all skills. A strong feature of provision is the effective methods the staff use to refine the pupils’ Welsh language. As a result, nearly all pupils’ Welsh language skills are developing robustly and they take pride in their bilingual skills. On the whole, teachers do not provide enough purposeful opportunities for pupils to apply their numeracy skills across all areas of the curriculum."

"Nearly all pupils’ behaviour is excellent. They treat their peers and adults with respect. Pupils work together effectively and discuss and share ideas maturely. They demonstrate strong motivation and curiosity about their learning. Teachers plan a good range of activities that engage and hold pupils’ interest successfully. They ask pupils probing questions that support them to develop their skills consistently."

"However, teachers do not provide activities that meet the needs of all pupils, particularly those who have been identified as being more able. The acting headteachers have developed a consistent vision that supports them to develop different aspects of the school. With the enthusiastic support of a small team of staff, they focus on improving pupils’ skills and provide stimulating experiences that enrich learning. The governing body has an appropriate understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for improvement. However, the current uncertainty surrounding the leadership and management of the school is hindering the ability of leaders to make strategic and sustained decisions for the benefit of pupils and all of the school’s partners. The school has a beneficial relationship with parents and the wider community."

Estyn made 3 recommendations: (1) Provide strategic and sustained leadership and management for the school; (2) Provide an appropriate challenge for all pupils so that they achieve to the best of their ability, particularly those who are more able; (3) Provide appropriate opportunities for pupils to apply their numeracy skills across the curriculum.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol G. Mynyddygarreg are Ysgol Y Castell (1.4 miles), Ysgol Gwenllian (1.7 miles), Carway C.P. School (2.2 miles) and Gwynfryn CP School (2.5 miles).

The nearest railway station is Kidwelly Rail Station (SE Entrance), about 2 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Old Post Office, 130 metres away.