Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tirdeunaw, Abertawe

Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tirdeunaw 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 357 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 5% have additional learning needs (16% in 2020/21); and 5% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 37 pupils (Year 3) to 50 (Year 1).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,417 per pupil, against £3,456 in 2021-22. It carried forward £120k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

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

"Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tirdeunaw is a happy, caring and inclusive community. The well-being of pupils and staff is given a high priority by leaders and, as a result, there are strong relationships of respect between staff and pupils. The values of ‘friendship’, ‘responsibility’, ‘kindness’, ‘courtesy’ and ‘Welshness’ are an integral part of the school’s learning environment. Pupils have a sound understanding of these values, which contributes effectively to their good behaviour. The school provides a rich curriculum that reflects the local area’s history and culture. There is a strong emphasis on raising pupils’ aspirations and inspiring them to become ambitious learners by providing a variety of stimulating learning experiences, for example by holding careers weeks and inviting different visitors to the school."

"Teachers’ planning to develop pupils’ skills is effective. As a result, most pupils make sound progress in their literacy, numeracy and digital skills from their starting points. Staff plan a range of purposeful activities which ensure that pupils have interesting experiences that engage their interest. However, provision does not provide regular opportunities for pupils to make independent choices about what to learn and how to present their work. On the whole, staff plan suitable opportunities for pupils to learn in the outdoor areas. However, teachers do not provide enough opportunities for the youngest pupils to develop their independent learning skills or their creative ability in the areas inside and outside the classroom."

"A notable aspect of the school’s work is the headteacher’s effective and robust leadership. She sets high expectations for all members of the school and plans various opportunities to support staff’s professional development. Leaders have created a shared vision that demonstrates pride in the school’s local community. Governors are supportive of all the school’s activities and commit themselves appropriately to supporting and challenging leaders. However, there are not enough formal opportunities for governors to be included in activities to support the school’s self-evaluation processes."

Estyn made 3 recommendations: (1) Develop opportunities for the youngest pupils to foster and develop their independent learning skills and creative ability both inside and outside the classroom; (2) Expand opportunities for pupils to make independent choices about what to learn and how to present their work; (3) Strengthen the role of governors to enable them to operate more effectively as critical friends.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tirdeunaw are Clase Primary School (0.4 miles), Gwyrosydd Primary (0.6 miles), YGG Tan-y-lan (0.9 miles) and Llangyfelach Primary School (1 mile).

The nearest railway station is Swansea Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mynyddbach Comprehensive (near), 70 metres away.