PENDOYLAN C/W PRIMARY SCHOOL

Overview

Pupils at Pendoylan Church in Wales Primary School "relish attending school" and speak with "great pride" about their experience. The report highlights a "reflective and inclusive environment" where well-being is central, supported by "strong, effective leadership" and dedicated staff who ensure all pupils feel safe and valued.

Strengths

• Pupils demonstrate "high levels of perseverance" and make "good and often very good progress" in most areas of learning.
• Staff employ a range of methods to involve pupils successfully, showing an "eagerness to develop their professional skills" through partnerships.
• The school’s work to develop pupils’ numeracy skills has been "highly effective," leading to tangible improvements in provision.
• Leaders and staff are "well on their way to implementing a curriculum that is authentic and reflects the needs of the community."
• Partnerships with parents and outside agencies are described as "effective," supporting the school’s vision to "Inspire, Reflect and Transform."

Areas to improve

• Refine and improve the quality of feedback to pupils so they understand what they need to do to improve their learning.
• Plan more opportunities for older pupils to benefit from outdoor learning.

Safeguarding

The report states that pupils "feel safe and well cared for" and trust that staff will always support them through difficult moments.