Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn, Blackwood

Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn 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 212 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

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

Of its pupils, 5% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 20 pupils (Year 5) to 28 (Year 4).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £4,665 per pupil, against £3,572 in 2021-22. It carried forward £70k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its November 2026 inspection summarises Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn like this:

"The staff at Ysgol Trelyn create a warm and welcoming environment. It is an inclusive and happy community where respect, kindness and support are at the heart of the relationship between pupils and staff. The team works cooperatively, showing consistent professionalism and are a robust example to pupils. As a result, pupils' behaviour is excellent. The headteacher, with the support of the leadership team, leads the school effectively. They offer a clear strategic direction, ensuring a safe environment that fosters Welshness and pride in pupils' identity."

"Staff and governors share this vision and contribute actively to the school's robust ethos. In addition, governors are supportive and challenge constructively, ensuring the best opportunities for pupils. Developing the Welsh language is a strength, with pupils speaking confidently and using the language naturally. Through consistent approaches to teaching and regular opportunities, pupils work confidently and their ideas form the basis of teachers' planning. The curriculum is broad and the learning experiences offer an appropriate level of challenge and support. The planning ensures constructive progression in their literacy, numeracy and digital skills, as well as other skills."

"Through a range of rich experiences and interesting activities, the learning sessions engage and maintain pupils' interest successfully. Although a very few teachers are beginning to plan opportunities to develop pupils into independent learners, this has not yet been embedded in full. The school has built positive relationships with parents and the wider community. Pupils benefit from an interesting range of visits, visitors and opportunities to engage with the local residents."

Estyn made 1 recommendation: (1) Strengthening the opportunities for pupils to develop into independent learners.

In its own words: "The aim and vision of our school is to ensure that our learners are adventurous and curious. We want to provide opportunities for learners to become conscientious, confident learners who reach their full potential."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball and art.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn are Pengam Primary School (under 0.1 miles), Tiryberth Primary School (0.4 miles), Cefn Fforest Primary School (0.5 miles) and Gilfach Fargoed Primary School (0.6 miles).

The nearest railway station is Pengam Rail Station, about 480 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Smiths Arms (after), 120 metres away.