Fleur-de-Lys Primary

Overview

Fleur-de-Lys Primary is described as a “vibrant and nurturing school” where pupils feel valued and approach learning with enthusiasm. Most pupils make good progress from their starting points, including those with additional learning needs, and benefit from an engaging curriculum that fosters pride in their local area.

Strengths

• Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes towards their learning” and are “happy and proud to attend” the school.
• Students are “becoming confident mathematicians” and their “digital skills are developing well”.
• There is “strong” use of the Welsh language, with teachers seizing opportunities to develop these skills alongside other subjects.
• Staff “know their children well” and work diligently to support all pupils, including those requiring additional help.
• Pupils have many opportunities for leadership, with groups working closely with governors to ensure pupils have a “strong voice in the school”.

Areas to improve

• Improve teaching and assessment to ensure all pupils are “challenged appropriately” and activities meet their developmental needs.
• Enhance opportunities for pupils to develop “independence and effectiveness as learners”, as staff sometimes over-direct learning.
• Improve pupils’ “speaking and extended writing skills”, as they do not always write well enough at length.
• Strengthen school improvement processes to ensure leaders provide “suitable challenge for staff” on the impact of their teaching.

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific statements regarding safeguarding arrangements or outcomes.