Penrhiwceibr Primary

Overview

This is described as a “happy, inclusive and welcoming school” where pupils “enjoy coming to school” and take pride in its offerings. The curriculum provides “engaging and motivating learning experiences,” with most pupils making good progress, particularly in speaking skills and digital literacy. Strong leadership and effective teamwork create a supportive environment that prioritises pupil well-being and community links.

Strengths

• Pupils develop speaking skills well, becoming “confident speakers” through initiatives like the monthly podcast.
• Most pupils are “confident in their use of digital skills” and have a “very good understanding of how to keep safe online.”
• Staff support pupils with additional learning needs “very well” to ensure they make good progress towards their targets.
• The headteacher provides “strong leadership” and communicates a clear vision, fostering “very effective teamwork.”
• Strong partnerships with parents contribute to a “family feel” and enhance the curriculum through local community links.

Areas to improve

• Improve pupils’ basic skills in mathematics, particularly their “recall of number facts.”
• Ensure feedback identifies “clear steps for improvement” and allows enough time for pupils to act on it.
• Strengthen the role of governors in self-evaluation and improvement planning to provide “suitable challenge.”

Safeguarding

Leaders ensure appropriate procedures are in place, with a “robust culture of safeguarding” where all staff understand and promote policies to secure pupil well-being.