Ysgol Gynradd Y Tymbl, Carmarthenshire

Ysgol Gynradd Y Tymbl 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 97 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Year groups range from 9 pupils (Year 2) to 19 (Year 5).

Estyn's report on its October 2022 inspection summarises Ysgol Gynradd Y Tymbl like this:

"Ysgol Gynradd y Tymbl is a happy, caring and homely community. All staff work together effectively to provide an inclusive and friendly ethos where pupils are polite and behave respectfully. They treat their peers, staff and visitors with care. Most pupils show a positive attitude to learning and make extremely sound progress from their starting points. On the whole, a minority of pupils do not have the confidence to speak Welsh fluently enough with each other or adults. Many pupils develop their numeracy and digital skills well by the end of their time at the school."

"However, the reading culture does not encourage a majority of pupils to enjoy and make progress in their reading skills. Most pupils develop their creative skills highly effectively and their work is displayed and celebrated attractively around the school. Staff have developed a broad and interesting curriculum that develops pupils’ knowledge of the areas of learning and experience effectively. By doing so, pupils are confident in their knowledge of local history and traditions. Teachers’ high expectations support pupils to complete work of a high standard and present their work in a polished and neat way. Staff identify the needs of all pupils exceptionally well and tailor learning support sensitively, where applicable."

"Ysgol Gynradd y Tymbl is federated with Ysgol Llechyfedach. The headteacher, who works across both sites, has developed a team of staff who are passionate and conscientious. They work together successfully to share best practice across both schools to provide an exciting and interesting education for all pupils. Although both schools work together closely, for example by sharing educational trips and staff expertise, they have succeeded in fostering and maintaining their own unique identity. A report on Ysgol Gynradd Y Tymbl"

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Develop pupils’ oral Welsh skills across the school; (2) Strengthen provision to support pupils to enjoy and make progress in their reading skills.

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, tennis, athletics and art.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Gynradd Y Tymbl are Llechyfedach C.P. School (0.5 miles), Ysgol Gynradd Drefach (0.9 miles), Cross Hands C.P. School (1.3 miles) and Cefneithin C.P. (1.4 miles).

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

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bethesda Road, 120 metres away.