Croesyceiliog Primary School

Overview

Croesyceiliog Primary is described as a “happy school” where pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour and strong relationships with staff. The inspection highlights a “calm, warm and nurturing environment” that significantly supports pupils’ social and emotional needs, with most learners making steady progress in literacy, numeracy, and digital skills.

Strengths

• Pupils are “confident and inquisitive learners” who enjoy school and treat others with “politeness and respect.”
• “Well-being is a strength of the school,” with staff creating a supportive culture that helps pupils feel safe and valued.
• Teachers deliver “engaging learning experiences” using authentic topics, and support staff assist pupils effectively.
• Most pupils develop “good reading, speaking and listening skills” and become “confident mathematicians.”
• The headteacher provides “thoughtful, caring leadership,” fostering an inclusive community where staff collaborate well.

Areas to improve

• Leaders must “address the well-being issue raised by the inspection team,” specifically regarding site security.
• Self-evaluation activities need refinement so leaders can “accurately identify and address important areas for improvement.”
• The quality of feedback should improve to ensure pupils understand “next steps in their learning” and have time to act on it.

Safeguarding

The report states there is a “strong culture of safeguarding” where everyone understands their responsibility, though a site security issue was identified during the inspection.