Ysgol Gynradd Bodedern, Caergybi

Ysgol Gynradd Bodedern 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 89 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 13% have additional learning needs (28% in 2020/21).

Year groups range from 6 pupils (Reception) to 14 (Year 3).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £6,725 per pupil, against £4,685 in 2021-22. It carried forward £186k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

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

"Ysgol Gynradd Bodedern is a happy and homely community. The headteacher has high expectations of herself, staff and pupils. This encourages pupils to develop beneficial attitudes to their learning and positive behaviour. A notable feature of the school’s provision is the close relationship between pupils and staff. Teachers consider pupils’ ideas and questions regularly when planning activities that engage their interest in the termly themes well."

"An obvious strength is the way in which the curriculum has been planned meaningfully to focus on the pupils’ ‘cynefin’ or local area. As a result of these purposeful plans, pupils foster pride in the local area, by celebrating the heritage of Bodedern and Anglesey extremely effectively. Across the school, teachers work diligently to ensure that learning activities engage pupils’ interest and develop a range of most pupils’ skills successfully. At times, staff tend to over- direct learning, which slows pupils’ ability to develop as independent learners. Teachers use timely questioning methods and encouragement to support pupils’ progress and ensure their understanding."

"They share feedback in a timely manner, which enables pupils to identify what they have done well. On the whole, feedback does not identify the next steps in pupils’ learning effectively enough. The headteacher and staff are supported enthusiastically by governors who are fully committed to the school’s success. Members of the governing body work closely with staff to evaluate the effectiveness of provision and standards of learning. Following monitoring activities, they share information about their findings appropriately and respond promptly to what needs to be improved."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Expand and refine opportunities for pupils to develop their independent learning skills; (2) Ensure that the quality of teachers’ feedback identifies the next steps in pupils’ learning effectively.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Gynradd Bodedern are Ysgol Caergeiliog Foundation School (1.6 miles), Ysgol y Tywyn (1.6 miles), Ysgol Gymuned Bryngwran (1.9 miles) and Ysgol Gymuned Fali (2.7 miles).

The nearest railway station is Valley Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bodedern School (outside), 100 metres away.