LLANDEILO

Overview

Llandeilo Primary School is described as a “nurturing and welcoming school” where pupils treat each other with respect and staff prioritise well-being. While teaching is effective and pupils are highly motivated, the report highlights that attendance rates are “low and significantly below the school’s own target.”

Strengths

• Pupils enjoy learning, behave well, and are “positive about their school.”
• Staff effectively involve pupils in curriculum development, allowing interests to “lead the direction of the topic.”
• There is a “strong use of outdoor learning” and purposeful practical activities, particularly for younger pupils.
• Senior leaders support staff collaboration and self-evaluation, with governors being “well informed, supportive and active.”

Areas to improve

• The school must improve the pace of improvement for priorities such as extended writing and Welsh oracy, which are currently “underdeveloped.”
• Attendance rates require significant improvement to meet the school’s own targets.
• Opportunities for pupils to write at length and develop Welsh oracy skills across the curriculum need further development.

Safeguarding

The report states that staff “understand pupils’ needs and ensure their well-being is a priority,” creating a nurturing environment where pupils are treated with respect.