Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman, Sir Gaerfyrddin

Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman 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 277 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Year groups range from 32 pupils (Year 4) to 42 (Year 5).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,139 per pupil, against £3,385 in 2021-22. It carried forward £106k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its October 2024 inspection summarises Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman like this:

"Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman is a homely and inclusive community that promotes the well-being of pupils and staff extremely effectively. The behaviour of nearly all pupils is exceptionally good and they demonstrate very strong attitudes towards the life and work of the school. The supportive relationship between the school, the community and parents is a strength. The headteacher has a robust vision based on ensuring that all pupils learn to the best of their ability in a happy and safe environment. She is supported enthusiastically by the staff and governors, who work together effectively to improve the provision that is offered to pupils."

"One of the obvious strengths is the way in which the headteacher includes all staff and governors purposefully in the self- evaluation process. They conduct a number of monitoring activities each term, which are extremely effective in identifying the school’s strengths and all areas for improvement. The Welsh language and celebrating pupils’ Welshness are at the heart of the school’s life and work. As a result, nearly all pupils communicate enthusiastically in Welsh and show pride in the culture and heritage of their local area and wider Wales. Staff have a comprehensive understanding of the needs of all pupils and respond to their needs extremely effectively."

"As a result, the sense of respect between staff and pupils is a strong feature. Teachers use a range of learning methods which are effective in developing a wide range of pupils’ skills and their knowledge and understanding of that they learn. The curriculum places a firm focus on the local area, which includes interesting opportunities for pupils to learn about the history of their local area, making connections between the lives of people in the past and their lives today. Teachers provide purposeful opportunities for pupils to work together in learning sessions, which has a positive effect on pupils’ ability to use their thinking skills and develop their ideas with increasing independence. As a result, nearly all pupils develop into confident and happy learners."

Estyn made 1 recommendation: (1) Continue to implement arrangements to alleviate the lack of space in some classes over a short period, with a view to implementing a longer-term plan to expand the learning area.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman are Ysgol Bro Banw Community Primary School (under 0.1 miles), Betws C.P. School (0.4 miles), Ysgol Gynradd Parcyrhun (0.6 miles) and Ysgol Gynradd Blaenau (1.8 miles).

The nearest railway station is Ammanford Rail Station, about 790 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

20 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High Street Wine Bar, 70 metres away.