Griffithstown Primary School

Overview

Griffithstown Primary is described as a "happy and caring learning community" where pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning." While many pupils make good progress in mathematics and science, the report identifies that standards in Welsh and ICT are weaker, and support for pupils needing extra help is inconsistent.

Strengths

• Pupils have "positive attitudes to learning" and "participate in lessons eagerly," showing good concentration and perseverance.
• Many pupils develop "mathematical and science skills well," applying concepts confidently to real-life situations.
• Staff create an "inclusive community" with "positive working relationships," helping pupils feel confident and safe.
• The governing body works "diligently" and is supportive, while leaders successfully promote professional values among staff.

Areas to improve

• Improve standards in Welsh and ICT, as pupils do not develop these skills well enough.
• Improve processes for identifying and supporting pupils who need extra help, particularly in reading and writing.
• Ensure improvement processes focus rigorously on evaluating and improving pupils’ standards and progress, as current monitoring is not sufficiently targeted.

Safeguarding

The report states that "in most respects, the school’s processes for safeguarding pupils meet requirements," though inspectors identified a few site safety issues in the outdoor environment that leaders must address.