Ysgol Gynradd Aberteifi, Aberbeifi

Ysgol Gynradd Aberteifi 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 358 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

26% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 10% have additional learning needs (31% in 2020/21); 9% are learning English as an additional language; and 9% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 32 pupils (Year 1) to 57 (Year 5).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,647 per pupil, against £3,983 in 2021-22. It carried forward £182k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its March 2025 inspection summarises Ysgol Gynradd Aberteifi like this:

"The school is a welcoming community that is an important part of its community. Pupils feel happy and safe there, knowing that there are always adults they can talk to if they have any concerns. All staff have high expectations in terms of behaviour. As a result, most pupils behave well at school. The headteacher and other leaders lead the school effectively. On the whole, leaders identify appropriately which aspects of the school's work need to be improved and the steps that are needed to achieve this."

"They respond well to the views of staff, parents and pupils and this contributes successfully to the inclusive atmosphere that exists between the school and the wider community. All staff work together successfully to provide the pupils with an interesting curriculum which includes learning about their community and its local history and culture. Most pupils develop knowledge, understanding and skills that are appropriate to their ages and starting points successfully. For example, they develop their reading skilfully, and research for information effectively. However, there are not enough opportunities for pupils to write at length and independently in their work across the curriculum. Teachers work diligently to ensure that most activities engage pupils’ interest, offering them useful feedback and support, where relevant."

"However, the learning activities do not always offer opportunities for pupils to make independent decisions about their learning. Staff have a positive relationship with parents. Leaders have built a successful working relationship between the home and the school. Governors are aware of when to support the school and when to challenge it, and they have a sound understanding of the effect of the school's day-to-day work on pupils' wellbeing and learning."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Extend the opportunities for pupils to develop their writing skills in their work across the curriculum; (2) Provide opportunities for pupils to make independent choices about their learning.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Gynradd Aberteifi are St Dogmaels (1.1 miles), Cilgerran V.C.P. School (2.2 miles), Ysgol Llechryd (2.3 miles) and Ysgol Penparc (2.8 miles).

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ysgol Gynradd Aberteifi.

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cardigan Primary School (before), 70 metres away.