Pencoed Primary School

Overview

Pencoed Primary School is described as a "very warm, nurturing community" where the "wellbeing of pupils is at the heart of the school’s work." The inspection found that most pupils make "good progress from their starting points" and benefit from a "caring, inclusive, family ethos" that positively impacts achievement and behaviour.

Strengths

• Staff provide "strong and purposeful leadership" and work successfully to "raise their aspirations."
• The school has a "very strong and supportive relationship with parents," with "highly successful strategies" for family engagement.
• Teachers offer a "wide range of learning experiences" that effectively engage and motivate pupils.
• The school "promotes pupils’ understanding of the Welsh culture and heritage well."
• Pupils take on roles "enthusiastically" and contribute well to school life, including through pupil-led councils.

Areas to improve

• Raise standards in Welsh language skills, particularly oracy outside designated lessons.
• Provide more opportunities for pupils to develop as independent learners.
• Ensure all teachers give pupils enough opportunities to write at length, reducing reliance on worksheets.

Safeguarding

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