High Street Primary School

Overview

The report describes High Street Primary School as a place where "pupils’ wellbeing is at the heart of the school," with most pupils displaying high levels of respect and making good progress in literacy, numeracy, and ICT. Leadership is characterised as strong, with the headteacher providing a "clear vision for improvement" supported effectively by senior leaders and the governing body.

Strengths

• Pupils are "polite, caring and tolerant," demonstrating "high levels of respect towards everyone in school."
• Teachers possess "good subject knowledge" and deliver "stimulating learning experiences that engage pupils successfully."
• The quality of "care, support and guidance for pupils is good," including effective provision for those with additional learning needs.
• Staff and pupils maintain "strong and productive working relationships," fostering a safe and happy environment.
• The school manages its resources efficiently, creating a "calm, attractive and well organised learning environment."

Areas to improve

• Raise standards in Welsh second language, as pupils do not develop their Welsh skills well enough.
• Provide more challenge for pupils, especially the more able, who do not always reach their full potential.
• Ensure school improvement work focuses sharply on improving pupils’ outcomes and improve pupils’ attendance.

Safeguarding

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