Ysgol Porth y Felin, Conwy

Ysgol Porth y Felin is a bilingual (Welsh and English) school in Wales. Welsh schools are inspected by Estyn rather than Ofsted, and its latest report is published on Estyn's website.

It had 287 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

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

Of its pupils, 9% have additional learning needs (21% in 2020/21); 3% are learning English as an additional language; and 3% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 29 pupils (Year 3) to 50 (Year 2).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,035 per pupil, against £4,009 in 2021-22. It ended 2024-25 with a deficit of £38k.

Estyn's report on its February 2026 inspection summarises Ysgol Porth y Felin like this:

"Ysgol Porth y Felin is a caring school that places a high priority on the wellbeing and development of all pupils. Leaders have established a clear and coherent vision that promotes the principle that every child "believes, respects and succeeds". This vision is communicated effectively to pupils, staff, parents and the community, contributing to positive behaviour across the school. The provision for supporting pupils with additional learning needs is effective. Staff, parents and external agencies work together effectively to provide additional and timely support for these pupils. As a result, most pupils, including those that attend the 'Yr Elen' class, make sound progress from their starting points."

"The curriculum is broad and rich, and develops pupils' awareness of their heritage and identity successfully. They are provided with beneficial opportunities to discuss moral and spiritual issues, as well as experiences that foster respect for diversity. Teachers plan interesting tasks that develop pupils' literacy, numeracy, digital and creative skills successfully. In the most effective practices, high expectations and activities that challenge pupils appropriately support them to achieve the best of their ability. However, these strongest practices are not rooted consistently enough across the school. Most pupils' English literacy skills are strong, and they apply their mathematical and digital skills confidently in a variety of contexts."

"However, pupils' Welsh oral skills do not develop effectively enough across the school. Leaders use suitable self-evaluation processes to identify strengths and improvement priorities. However, the actions to address the areas for improvement are not always clear enough. Governors are supportive and provide appropriate challenge."

Estyn made 3 recommendations: (1) Strengthen improvement processes in addressing the school’s priorities; (2) Ensure that the most effective teaching practices are consistent across the school and ensure that activities challenge pupils appropriately; (3) Ensure regular opportunities for pupils to improve their Welsh oracy skills.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ysgol Porth y Felin are Ysgol Deganwy (1.1 miles), Ysgol Awel y Mynydd (1.1 miles), Ysgol Glan Conwy (1.7 miles) and Ysgol Llangelynnin (1.7 miles).

The nearest railway station is Conwy Rail Station, about 250 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodlands (near), 130 metres away.