Cwmtawe Community School

Overview

Cwmtawe Community School is described as having "high aspirations for all pupils" at its core, with a "vibrant culture of learning" among staff and students. The report highlights that leaders have created a culture of "high expectations" and possess a "strong track record of securing improvements and sustaining strong performance."

Strengths

• Pupils achieve "high academic standards" and make "strong progress in their knowledge, communication and skills," with performance consistently comparing favourably to similar schools.
• "High quality teaching" and a "flexible, innovative curriculum" are cited as particular strengths that successfully enthuse pupils about their studies.
• There is a "carefully tailored programme of professional learning activities" that supports staff "extremely effectively."
• Pupils demonstrate a "clear sense responsibility for others," notably through significant charitable fundraising and community involvement.
• The school provides "strong" provision for pupils with additional learning needs, including specialist units for dyslexia and autism.

Areas to improve

• Strengthen policies and procedures for dealing with incidents of bullying, as some pupils feel these are not dealt with effectively.
• Improve the provision to develop pupils’ information and communication technology skills across the curriculum, particularly regarding advanced applications.

Safeguarding

The report states that safeguarding arrangements "generally meet requirements," but notes that anti-bullying procedures do not currently give all pupils enough confidence to report incidents or reassure them that issues will be resolved effectively.