LLANMILOE

Overview

Llanmiloe Primary School is described as a “happy school where pupils and staff feel valued,” with most learners, including those with additional learning needs, making “strong progress.” Leaders demonstrate a “clear understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for development” and work diligently to implement improvements that benefit all pupils.

Strengths

• Pupils are “enthusiastic learners” who behave well, demonstrating “good manners, humour and kindness” to peers and adults.
• Staff provide “good opportunities for pupils to talk and share their ideas,” resulting in many being “confident and articulate” with “strong oracy skills.”
• Teachers plan “engaging and interesting topics” that often reflect the “rich heritage of the local area” and effectively cater to the ability range of pupils.
• There is a “strong sense of community between staff, governors, and families,” fostering a shared commitment to supporting children.
• Many pupils take on leadership roles, leading activities such as sports or Welsh awards that others “participate in enthusiastically.”

Areas to improve

• Improve approaches to teaching and assessment to “challenge and engage all pupils in their learning.”
• Strengthen the role of middle leaders in improving teaching and learning across the school.
• Embed opportunities for pupils to “apply and deepen their numeracy skills across the curriculum.”

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific statements regarding safeguarding arrangements or outcomes.