Ysgol Gynradd Llangoed, Beaumaris

Ysgol Gynradd Llangoed 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 80 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

20% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 29% have additional learning needs (52% in 2020/21); and 9% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 8 pupils (Year 1) to 13 (Year 4).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £6,782 per pupil, against £4,642 in 2021-22. It carried forward £53k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

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

"Ysgol Llangoed is a happy and inclusive school that prioritises the well-being of pupils and staff well. The school’s homely ethos supports nearly all pupils to behave well and treat others with respect and care. Most pupils are very proud of their school and apply themselves fully to learning and play experiences. They have an interest in their learning and, as a result, most make sound progress during their time at the school."

"Leaders share a clear vision to provide a well-rounded education based on supporting pupils’ well-being and working together for the future. The headteacher has created a caring and supportive environment that ensures a strong sense of teamwork. This ensures that everyone understands the school’s priorities and work together supportively. However, the school’s self-evaluation processes are not incisive enough to influence teaching and learning effectively enough."

"Staff have an effective working relationship with pupils and support their Welsh language skills successfully. Overall, staff question and support pupils to deepen their understanding and develop their skills successfully. However, teachers have a tendency to over-direct learning, which hinders pupils’ ability to guide their own learning. Learning experiences also do not provide enough opportunities for pupils to apply their knowledge, understanding and numeracy skills consistently enough across the curriculum."

Estyn made 4 recommendations: (1) Respond to the health and safety concerns relating to the school site; (2) Refine self-evaluation processes to ensure improvements in teaching and learning; (3) Ensure purposeful opportunities for pupils to develop and apply their numeracy skills across the curriculum; (4) Provide opportunities for pupils to take more responsibility for their learning and develop to become independent learners.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Gynradd Llangoed are Ysgol Gynradd Beaumaris (2.7 miles) and Ysgol Gynradd Llandegfan (4.8 miles).

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