Ysgol Gynradd Santes Gwenfaen, Caergybi

Ysgol Gynradd Santes Gwenfaen 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 110 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 11% have additional learning needs (19% in 2020/21).

Year groups range from 12 pupils (Year 1) to 17 (Year 6).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £6,143 per pupil, against £4,585 in 2021-22. It carried forward £18k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its November 2025 inspection summarises Ysgol Gynradd Santes Gwenfaen like this:

"The school is a happy, inclusive and caring community where pupils' wellbeing is central to its work. The headteacher has a clear and ambitious vision which is shared with pupils, staff and parents successfully. This leads to a strong sense of trust, pride and respect between staff and pupils across the school. Leaders and teachers foster a positive culture that promotes professional learning and offers valuable opportunities for staff to develop their skills. The curriculum provided by teachers is interesting and develops most pupils’ skills, knowledge and understanding skilfully."

"Pupils develop into independent and curious learners, and most make sound progress in oral, reading, writing and mathematics skills. Although there is appropriate progress in pupils' Welsh oral and reading skills, the minority are less confident in using Welsh in their learning and play. Regular opportunities for pupils to write in a variety of texts support them to make sound progress in both languages. Staff offer rich learning experiences which include practical tasks and valuable arts activities. Pupils' artwork is a notable element and the provision for promoting the expressive arts is effective."

"Use of the external areas enriches the curriculum and supports pupils' well-being and social development beneficially. There is a strong working relationship between staff, pupils and parents, which promotes respect and effective communication. The school monitors attendance carefully and ensures that pupils develop positive attitudes to learning. The governing body is supportive of the school and challenges and supports leaders purposefully. The school provides a safe, supportive and inspiring environment where most pupils make sound progress and develop into confident, curious and committed learners ."

Estyn made 1 recommendation: (1) Continue to develop Welsh oral and reading skills to improve pupils' confidence and fluency.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Gynradd Santes Gwenfaen are Ysgol Gymuned Fali (1.7 miles), Ysgol Gynradd Kingsland (2.7 miles), Ysgol Gymraeg Morswyn (2.7 miles) and Ysgol Caergeiliog Foundation School (2.8 miles).

The nearest railway station is Valley Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ysgol Gynradd Rhoscolyn (outside), 210 metres away.