Ysgol Gymuned Llannerch-y-medd, Ynys Mon

Ysgol Gymuned Llannerch-y-medd 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 119 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 22% have additional learning needs (41% in 2020/21); and 8% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 8 pupils (Year 2) to 23 (Year 5).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £6,675 per pupil, against £4,421 in 2021-22. It carried forward £14k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its October 2023 inspection summarises Ysgol Gymuned Llannerch-y-medd like this:

"Ysgol Gymuned Llannerch-y-medd has a happy and friendly ethos. Pupils, staff and parents take pride in its homely and inclusive environment. The vision of setting ‘Llwybr Llwyddiant Llannerch-y-medd’ (‘Llannerch-y-medd Success Pathway’) reflects the school’s ethos to encourage pupils to reflect on their values and act on them. Everyone is respected and they are very caring towards each other and the community. As a result, pupils’ attitudes to learning are sound and their behaviour is excellent. Most pupils make good progress from their starting points."

"They develop their literacy, numeracy and digital skills purposefully by the end of their time at the school. However, teachers do not always ensure regular opportunities to develop pupils’ independent skills. Teachers plan interesting learning activities to engage pupils’ interest. Staff have an excellent working relationship with pupils. They ensure that lessons have a suitable pace and provide stimulating learning experiences. However, opportunities for pupils to respond to feedback to improve their work and take more responsibility for their learning are limited."

"Provision to support the learning skills of pupils with additional learning needs are purposeful. As a result, pupils make good progress over time against their targets and previous attainment. The school’s self-evaluation and quality assurance arrangements are robust. Members of the governing body support the headteacher and staff successfully. They have a sound awareness of the school’s strengths and priorities for improvement. They provide an appropriate balance of support and challenge."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Provide opportunities to promote pupils’ independent skills; (2) Ensure consistency in teachers’ feedback to support pupils to improve their work and take more responsibility for their learning.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Gymuned Llannerch-y-medd are Ysgol Gymuned Bodffordd (4.7 miles), Ysgol Gynradd Penysarn (4.8 miles), Ysgol Corn Hir (5.3 miles) and Ysgol Gymuned Llanfechell (5.3 miles).

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ysgol Gymuned Llannerch-y-medd.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (before), 120 metres away.