LLANILLTUD FAERDREF PRIMARY

Overview

Llanilltud Faerdref Primary is described as a “happy, caring school” where pupils feel safe and take pride in their environment. The curriculum offers broad learning experiences, with most pupils making beneficial progress, particularly in mathematics and literacy. However, inconsistencies in teaching practices mean that independent learning and problem-solving skills are not always developed effectively across all classes.

Strengths

• Pupils’ well-being is central to the school’s culture, supported by highly committed staff.
• There is a “real love of mathematics” among nearly all pupils, who are keen to demonstrate their skills.
• The school benefits from a “well-developed forest school area” and new facilities that create authentic learning opportunities.
• Strong teaching in the majority of classes supports the development of reasoning, thinking, and oracy skills.
• Leaders have established worthwhile systems for self-evaluation, ensuring the school operates smoothly with a clear focus on improvement.

Areas to improve

• Teachers sometimes “over-direct pupils’ learning activities,” hindering the development of independent learning skills.
• Good practice in promoting problem-solving and reasoning is not consistent across the school.
• Adults do not always implement individual development plans for pupils with additional learning needs as effectively as they could.

Safeguarding

The report states that pupils “feel safe and well cared for,” reflecting a culture where well-being is central, though it does not provide specific details on safeguarding procedures or compliance.