LLANBISTER C.P. SCHOOL

Overview

The report describes Llanbister C.P. School as a “happy and caring community” where pupils develop effective literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills. Leaders and staff maintain a clear vision, fostering positive attitudes to learning and ensuring pupils feel safe and supported.

Strengths

• Pupils are “enthusiastic learners” who demonstrate “positive attitudes to learning” and show great respect for staff and peers.
• Teaching is effective, with staff providing “valuable guidance and support” and fostering a “positive work ethic” through high expectations.
• The school offers a “broad, balanced and creative curriculum” that engages pupils, including successful outdoor and ICT projects.
• Strong relationships with parents are maintained through an “open-door policy” and effective communication, ensuring families are well informed.
• Pupils with additional learning needs “achieve well against their personal targets” thanks to rigorous tracking and early intervention.

Areas to improve

• Improve the planning of writing and numeracy skills to ensure more effective progression across key stage 2.
• Plan challenging activities for pupils to solve problems independently, particularly for the more able pupils.
• Ensure the headteacher has enough time to undertake leadership and management duties in a sustainable way.

Safeguarding

The report states that the school’s arrangements for safeguarding pupils “meet requirements and are not a cause for concern.”