Ysgol Gynradd Kingsland, Holyhead

Ysgol Gynradd Kingsland 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 158 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

27% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 12% have additional learning needs (30% in 2020/21).

Year groups range from 16 pupils (Year 2) to 24 (Year 4).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,919 per pupil, against £4,181 in 2021-22. It carried forward £125k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its June 2023 inspection summarises Ysgol Gynradd Kingsland like this:

"Ysgol Kingsland is a welcoming school with an inclusive, happy and caring ethos where everyone works together tirelessly as part of a purposeful learning community. Pupils play a leading part in the school’s life and work. They treat others with commendable respect and courtesy and their behaviour is excellent. The school has a strong ethos of safeguarding and pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe during their work and play. Most pupils make appropriate progress in developing their numeracy, English and digital skills from their starting points. Pupils have a tendency to use English as a language for socialising and communicating with their peers and adults at the school."

"As a result, this hinders the development of their Welsh communication skills. The school’s curriculum provides a good range of stimulating and interesting experiences that reflect the local context effectively. Pupils’ views are an important part of the planning process and, as a result, most pupils apply themselves enthusiastically to their learning experiences. Teachers and other staff foster a productive and fond working relationship with pupils based on respect and trust. There is a positive atmosphere in the classes and they are purposeful and lively learning communities. On the whole, staff use an appropriate range of effective teaching techniques."

"However, feedback from teachers does not always target the next steps in learning effectively enough. The headteacher has a clear vision for the school, which is based on prioritising the well-being of all pupils and ensuring that they receive the best learning experiences possible. This vision is shared successfully with the school community. The headteacher is support by the dedicated staff and they have an appropriate understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for development. The governors support the school with enthusiasm and pride and have a good awareness of their roles and responsibilities. They provide leaders and staff with appropriate support."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Improve pupils’ use of spoken Welsh; (2) Ensure that teachers’ feedback helps pupils to improve their work effectively.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Gynradd Kingsland are Ysgol Gymraeg Morswyn (under 0.1 miles); Ysgol Llanfawr (0.6 miles); Ysgol Santes Fair, St Mary' s R.C. School (0.7 miles); and Ysgol Cybi (1 mile).

The nearest railway station is Holyhead Rail Station, about 900 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Capel Ulo (before), 80 metres away.