Ysgol Gwenllian, Sir Gaerfyrddin

Ysgol Gwenllian 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 117 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 7% have additional learning needs (17% in 2020/21).

Year groups range from 9 pupils (Year 1) to 19 (Year 3).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,315 per pupil, against £3,633 in 2021-22. It carried forward £38k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its November 2022 inspection summarises Ysgol Gwenllian like this:

"Ysgol Gymraeg Gwenllian fosters pupils’ pride in the Welsh language and deepens their knowledge of local history and national traditions highly effectively. Most pupils develop their literacy and numeracy skills soundly and use technology confidently to support their learning. Overall, progress in pupils’ skills and enjoyment in reading Welsh texts is developing appropriately. The homely and inclusive ethos supports pupils to foster positive attitudes to learning and to immerse themselves in interesting experiences. They enjoy learning in a rich range of activities while ‘Llifo at lwyddiant’ (‘Flowing to success’). The headteacher leads the school highly effectively and his creative vision for delivering the curriculum for Wales, which is based on the history of the princess Gwenllian, is sound."

"This supports pupils to broaden their horizons and apply their skills in authentic activities, for example during ‘Future Skills Week’. The dedicated team of staff work together skilfully and provide a variety of experiences that support pupils’ well-being and learning effectively. They engage pupils’ interest in becoming knowledgeable and capable learners which, in turn, supports them to gain confidence and raises their aspirations for the future. Overall, under the teachers’ consistent guidance, pupils choose how and what they would like to learn appropriately. The school seeks the views of parents and forges a productive and supportive rel ationship with them by communicating proactively about what their children are learning and about the school’s wider events. Leaders and teachers share effective and innovative practices with each other and with education providers locally and nationally."

"The school is supported by the dedicated members of the governing body, who promote the high expectations of pupils, teachers and leaders regularly. Self- evaluation arrangements are thorough and support leaders to develop the school further. Pupils are happy and courteous towards each other and adults. Their respectful behaviour contributes to their success in all aspects of learning. They strive purposefully to develop their creative and physical skills and talents, which often leads to success in various performances and competitions. Pupils’ contribution to charitable and international events helps them to grow to become hard-working and caring learners."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Foster a rich culture of reading to support pupils’ progress and enjoyment of Welsh texts by Welsh authors; (2) Ensure regular opportunities for pupils to make independent choices about what to learn and how to present their work A report on Ysgol Gymraeg Gwenllian.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Gwenllian are Ysgol Y Castell (0.4 miles), Ysgol G. Mynyddygarreg (1.7 miles), Trimsaran Community School (3.2 miles) and Ferryside VCP (3.4 miles).

The nearest railway station is Kidwelly Rail Station (SE Entrance), about 430 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ysgol Gymraeg Gwenllian, 30 metres away.