Ysgol Gynradd Eglwyswrw, Pembrokeshire

Ysgol Gynradd Eglwyswrw 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 91 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

Of its pupils, 0% have additional learning needs (37% in 2020/21); and 9% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 10 pupils (Year 6) to 16 (Reception).

Estyn's report on its October 2022 inspection summarises Ysgol Gynradd Eglwyswrw like this:

"Ysgol Eglwyswrw is a very happy, inclusive and welcoming community that places a strong emphasis on celebrating Welshness and respecting others. Nearly all pupils are very proud of their school and make a valuable contribution to its caring ethos. They are very well behaved and treat their peers, visitors and members of the local communit y with respect, courtesy and tender care. During their time at the school, nearly all pupils make strong progress from their starting points. A strong feature is its use of the Welsh language in all aspects of school life, with most able to use their skills confidently in different contexts. Most pupils build increasingly on their writing skills, use an increasing range of rich vocabulary in their work and achieve good standards across the school."

"Staff seek the views of parents/carers and pupils successfully to plan engaging themes that inspire and ensure the commitment of all pupils. The school’s curriculum provides a wide range of stimulating activities across all areas of learning and experience. Across the school, the positive environment within the classrooms encourages effective and purposeful learning communities. Although teachers use a suitable range of teaching methods in their classes, the tendency to over-direct at times hinders pupils’ ability to work on tasks wholly independently and challenge themselves. Overall, teachers do not always ensure tasks and learning and play experiences that challenge pupils to achieve as well as they could, particularly the most able. The new headteacher has settled well and has shared her vision successfully with stakeholders."

"She contributes well to ensuring an inclusive and caring environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the contributions of others. As a result, there is a strong sense of trust between pupils and staff. The headteacher has a clear understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for improvement and is keen to refine teaching across the school to meet the needs of all pupils. Members of the governing body have shown robust support for the new headteacher since her appointment and make a valuable contribution to the school’s success."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Expand opportunities for pupils to develop their independent learning skills and make decisions in relation to their learning; (2) Ensure an appropriate level of challenge for all pupils.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Gynradd Eglwyswrw are Cilgerran V.C.P. School (4.2 miles), St Dogmaels (4.9 miles) and Ysgol Llechryd (5.7 miles).

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

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Christiolus` Church (outside), 110 metres away.