Ysgol Glan Ceubal, Cardiff

Ysgol Glan Ceubal 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 194 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 10% have additional learning needs (27% in 2020/21); and 12% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 12 pupils (Year 6) to 29 (Year 5).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £4,913 per pupil, against £5,559 in 2021-22. It ended 2024-25 with a deficit of £111k.

Estyn's report on its June 2023 inspection summarises Ysgol Glan Ceubal like this:

"Ysgol Glan Ceubal is a happy, caring and homely community that places a high priority on the well-being of its pupils. Staff work together effectively to provide an inclusive ethos to identify the needs of all individuals. Pupils take pride in having positive relationships to discuss any concerns in a safe environment. Pupils treat each other and adults with respect and courtesy, which support most to behave well. They have positive attitudes to learning and make sound progress from their starting points. Those who are latecomers to the Welsh language make sound progress in the language and gain confidence and enjoyment in it following a period in the immersion unit."

"Pupils are given a strong voice to use the Welsh language in all aspects of the school’s work and most use their skills confidently in different contexts. Many build increasingly on their writing skills and achieve good standards. Many pupils develop their numeracy and digital skills well by the end of their time at the school. However, the reading culture does not encourage most pupils to enjoy their Welsh texts. Teachers develop pupils’ skills through probing questioning and provide beneficial opportunities for them to discuss their work. Staff identify the needs of all pupils well and tailor learning support sensitively, where relevant."

"However, there are not enough opportunities for pupils to respond independently to teachers’ feedback to improve the quality of their work, choose how to present their learning and take the next step in their learning. The new headteacher has settled well and has a clear understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for improvement. Leaders have high expectations and are keen to refine teaching across the school to meet the needs of all pupils. Members of the governing body have given the new headteacher robust support since her appointment. However, they do not have a deep enough understanding of the requirements of their duties and responsibilities."

Estyn made 3 recommendations: (1) Expand the opportunities for pupils to respond independently to teachers’ feedback to improve the quality of their work, choose how to present their learning and take the next step in their learning; (2) Ensure that there are procedures to support an increase in pupils’ knowledge and enjoyment when reading Welsh books and texts; (3) Develop the strategic role of governors so that they can operate more strategically.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Glan Ceubal are Gabalfa Primary School (under 0.1 miles), Ysgol Pencae (0.5 miles), Llandaff City C.I.W. Primary School (0.5 miles) and Hawthorn Primary School (0.6 miles).

The nearest railway station is Danescourt Rail Station, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bacton Road (before), 160 metres away.