Ysgol Gynradd Llanllyfni, Gwynedd

Ysgol Gynradd Llanllyfni 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 71 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 13% have additional learning needs.

Year groups range from 5 pupils (Year 3) to 11 (Year 1).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £6,250 per pupil, against £4,648 in 2021-22. It carried forward £45k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its October 2025 inspection summarises Ysgol Gynradd Llanllyfni like this:

"The school is an inclusive learning community that fosters the values of Welshness, courtesy and respect successfully, by supporting pupils to achieve well. The headteacher provides clear and wise leadership, appreciating everyone's contribution to providing a complete education for pupils. Staff are committed to maintaining high standards of care and wellbeing in a homely and supportive learning environment. Staff use the Welsh language purposefully which has a positive effect on the development of pupils' oral skills from an early age. Effective co-operation between staff leads to planning stimulating learning and play experiences that support pupils' wellbeing and educational development effectively."

"Most pupils make good progress in developing knowledge, understanding and skills that are appropriate to their ages and development stage. They develop Welsh literacy skills skilfully, by contributing purposefully in class discussions and expressing their views clearly. However, the purposeful opportunities that teachers provide to support pupils to develop and apply their English writing skills are limited. Pupils' mathematics and digital skills develop appropriately. Pupils develop their creative skills skilfully by taking part in collaborative projects, contributing ideas and building on each other's work confidently."

"In general, teachers offer regular opportunities for pupils to work independently and work together to solve learning challenges through suitable themes. The activities that are presented by staff are not always challenging enough to meet the learning needs of all pupils in full. Self-evaluation and quality assurance arrangements are thorough. Governors provide purposeful support to the headteacher and staff, demonstrating a clear awareness of the school's strengths and priorities for improvement and providing an appropriate balance of support and challenge. The school’s parents are happy that their children attend a caring school that plays a central role in the life of the local community."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Expand the purposeful opportunities to develop pupils' writing skills in English; (2) Provide activities that challenge all pupils' learning to achieve in full.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Gynradd Llanllyfni are Ysgol Bro Lleu (0.9 miles), Ysgol Gynradd Nebo (0.9 miles), Ysgol Gynradd Talysarn (1 mile) and Ysgol Bro Llifon (2.5 miles).

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

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ysgol Gynradd Llanllyfni (after), 60 metres away.