Ysgol Iolo Morganwg, Y Bont-Faen

Ysgol Iolo Morganwg 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 199 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

Of its pupils, 7% have additional learning needs.

Year groups range from 16 pupils (Year 1) to 30 (Year 6).

Estyn's report on its June 2022 inspection summarises Ysgol Iolo Morganwg like this:

"Ysgol Iolo Morgannwg provides a stimulating and happy learning environment that places a high priority on its pupils’ wellbeing. The school has a warm and Welsh ethos. Staff work together effectively and have high expectations for their pupils. This supports pupils to develop as conscientious, confident and bilingual citizens. Most pupils make very sound progress from their starting points and there is effective provision for pupils with additional learning needs. Pupils have a strong voice in the school and thrive in their roles as learning coaches."

"They contribute well to their termly themes and persevere exceptionally well during their activities. Pupils enjoy researching when discovering information within their local area, for example when learning about the journey of bananas from the Caribbean to Barry. The headteacher provides strong leadership and her enthusiasm and guidance in terms of developing the new curriculum are key. The curriculum is designed around the school’s new values and shared vision. Staff provide exciting learning experiences that enable pupils to develop the skills that they need to access the whole curriculum and learn effectively. This has a positive effect on pupils’ enjoyment of their learning experiences and their strong progress from their starting points."

"However, there are not enough opportunities for pupils to write at length in all classes. Leaders ensure that staff benefit from professional learning opportunities that have a positive effect on teaching and learning. Governors know the school well and ask challenging questions about decisions when necessary. They are proud of the pupils’ progress as they develop as confident, bilingual learners."

Estyn made 3 recommendations: (1) Ensure that planning to develop pupils’ extended writing skills is rigorous enough in all classes; (2) Provide specific feedback so that pupils know exactly what the next steps are to improve the quality of their work; (3) Strengthen and sharpen the school development plan to be able to measure the effect of the actions for improvement on provision.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Iolo Morganwg are Y Bontfaen Primary (under 0.1 miles), Llanfair C.P. School (1.4 miles), Llangan C.P. School (2.6 miles) and Llansannor C.I.W. Primary School (3 miles).

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

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ysgol Iolo Morganwg (outside), 30 metres away.