Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful, Twynyrodyn

Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful 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 391 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 3% have additional learning needs.

Year groups range from 39 pupils (Reception) to 59 (Year 6).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,213 per pupil, against £3,672 in 2021-22. It carried forward £125k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its November 2023 inspection summarises Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful like this:

"Ysgol Gymraeg Santes Tudful, which includes nursery provision at the Gurnos site, is a successful learning community that celebrates the progress and achievement of all pupils highly effectively. It has an inclusive and caring ethos. The headteacher and deputy headteacher, with the intelligent support of the governing body, provide clear and compelling leadership and respect the efforts of everyone who contributes to the well-rounded education of pupils. The school’s ethos is based firmly on a shared vision, namely inspiring, learning and celebrating. As a result, most pupils show very strong attitudes to learning, care for others and take pride in their Welshness, their school and their local area. There are excellent relationships between staff and pupils."

"Staff have high expectations for all pupils in terms of effort, achievement and behaviour and they support them to develop their skills successfully. They set clear learning objectives and present stimulating activities, giving purposeful consideration to pupils’ ideas. They ignite the youngest pupils’ curiosity and use various questioning methods effectively to extend pupils’ understanding and develop their ability to solve problems. Most pupils show progress in their skills from their starting points, including those with additional learning needs. However, pupils’ independent Welsh writing skills are not developing well enough. Staff provide valuable support and experiences to promote pupils’ well-being, for example so that they can take part in exciting and purposeful outdoor activities."

"These opportunities have a positive effect on pupils’ attitudes and ability to apply themselves fully to their learning. Building valuable partnerships with parents and the wider community is a clear priority. For example, the school welcomes parents and carers to the ‘Reading Cafes’, which share important information with them and promote and support their ability to help their children at home. This is a significant strength, which has a positive effect on pupils and their families."

Estyn made 1 recommendation: (1) Develop pupils’ independent Welsh writing skills.

In its own words: "Our school is united . United by passion. United by values . We're a team. Our school family is driven towards creating a happy , supportive and thriving environment together . We have high expectations in standards, and effort but equally compassion , consideration , kindness, honesty and respect . We celebrate our heritage, culture and nationality."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, cross-country, drama, cooking and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:40am.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful are Gwaunfarren Primary School (0.5 miles), Twynyrodyn Community School (0.5 miles), Caedraw Primary School (0.5 miles) and Cyfarthfa Park Primary School (0.7 miles).

The nearest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, about 610 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Old School (outside), 60 metres away.