Ysgol Pentreuchaf, Gwynedd

Ysgol Pentreuchaf 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 93 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Year groups range from 4 pupils (Year 6) to 15 (Year 5).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,592 per pupil, against £4,333 in 2021-22. It carried forward £33k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its March 2026 inspection summarises Ysgol Pentreuchaf like this:

"Ysgol Pentreuchaf is a homely and inclusive learning community that fosters the wellbeing of pupils and staff successfully. Pupils feel safe while learning and playing, and they enjoy their time at the school. Most behave very well and show courtesy and respect towards others consistently. The headteacher has a clear vision for the school which focuses on supporting pupils to thrive in their learning. She is supported enthusiastically by dedicated staff and governors who share this vision effectively with pupils and the wider school community."

"Staff provide a stimulating curriculum that enables pupils to develop the necessary knowledge and skills that they need for their learning. Teachers make skilful use of visitors and visits as a trigger for the themes and to spark pupils' interest. The Welsh language is at the heart of the school and pupils' pride in using it naturally is evident. Through various experiences, pupils have a sound understanding of the history and culture of their local area, the community and the wider world. On the whole, staff deliver tasks that are suitable for supporting most pupils to develop their skills and make progress over time."

"However, these practices are not always consistent across the school. Most pupils make strong progress in a variety of skills from their starting points, particularly their oral skills, and they apply them successfully across the curriculum. The school has a robust relationship with parents and they are involved regularly in events and by sharing relevant information with them."

Estyn made 1 recommendation: (1) Ensure consistency in the best teaching and learning practices to support pupils to develop their skills and make consistent progress over time.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Pentreuchaf are Ysgol Bro Plenydd (2.8 miles), Ysgol Gynradd Nefyn (3.1 miles), Ysgol Gynradd Abererch (3.3 miles) and Ysgol Cymerau (3.4 miles).

The nearest railway station is Pwllheli Rail Station, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pentreuchaf, 140 metres away.