Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Teyrnon, Casnewydd

Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Teyrnon 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 202 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

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

Of its pupils, 4% have additional learning needs (21% in 2020/21); and 9% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 22 pupils (Year 3) to 29 (Year 2).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,473 per pupil, against £3,938 in 2021-22. It carried forward £396k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its October 2023 inspection summarises Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Teyrnon like this:

"Ysgol Bro Teyrnon is a happy, inclusive and caring community that places a strong emphasis on celebrating Welshness and respecting others. Most pupils are very well behaved and treat others with courtesy and tender care. The Welsh language is at the heart of all of the school’s work and nearly all pupils are proud of their ability to use the language both inside and outside the classroom. One of the school’s excellent features is the way in which pupils make a valuable contribution to its caring ethos, for example as the oldest pupils support their youngest peers in a highly caring manner. During their time at the school, most pupils make strong progress in their skills from their starting points. The youngest pupils develop their skills very soon after starting school, particularly in their spoken Welsh skills."

"By the end of their time at the school, most pupils are confident readers and discuss the content of their books maturely and intelligently. Across the school, most develop sound writing, mathematics and digital skills and apply them appropriately in a variety of different contexts. The school curriculum provides a good range of beneficial activities and learning and play experiences for pupils. Overall, teachers across the school use a suitable range of teaching methods to challenge and support learning. However, staff have a tendency to over-direct learning, which limits pupils’ ability to apply their skills independently and achieve to the best of their ability. Since the school was established over a decade ago, the headteacher has succeeded in establishing a purposeful learning environment that celebrates Welshness and maintains high standards in terms of the Welsh language and pupils’ well-being."

"Leaders share the school’s vision successfully with all stakeholders. Leaders have a good understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for improvement, including the need to ensure consistency in teaching and refine it across the school. Members of the governing body provide good support for leaders. They take advantage of the expertise of members effectively to support the school’s work and provide support for leaders, as necessary."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Disseminate good teaching practices across the school; (2) Provide regular opportunities for pupils to take responsibility for their learning and develop as independent learners.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Teyrnon are Malpas Church In Wales Primary School (0.2 miles), Crindau Junior & Infant School (0.5 miles), Glan Usk Primary School (0.7 miles) and Malpas Park Primary School (0.8 miles).

The nearest railway station is Newport (S Wales) Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brynglas Drive (opp 10), 70 metres away.