CLYRO C.I.W. SCHOOL

Overview

Clyro C.I.W. School is described as a "caring community" where pupils are "happy and feel secure." The inspection highlights that most pupils thrive as "confident, capable learners" who demonstrate "high levels of tenacity and resilience." Leaders promote a "caring, family-like environment" with a clear vision, resulting in strong teamwork and effective resource deployment.

Strengths

• Pupils’ "behaviour in and around the school is excellent," with high levels of wellbeing and engagement.
• Teachers deliver a "rich, broad and balanced curriculum" with activities that "engage pupils and stimulate their curiosity."
• Most pupils make "good progress in developing their skills in literacy, numeracy and information and communication technology (ICT)."
• The school provides "highly effective support for promoting pupils’ wellbeing," including successful pupil voice initiatives and cultural development opportunities.
• Leaders and managers "set high standards and deploy the school’s resources effectively."

Areas to improve

• Improve opportunities for pupils to "apply their numeracy skills across the curriculum."
• Ensure that the standard of pupils’ "spelling, punctuation and handwriting is consistently good across key stage 2."

Safeguarding

The report states that the school’s "arrangements for safeguarding pupils meet requirements and give no cause for concern."