PENTREBANE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Overview

The report describes an "inclusive, nurturing environment" where pupils feel safe and behave well, yet highlights significant weaknesses in teaching quality and leadership. Progress is "inconsistent," with too many pupils failing to develop essential skills in writing, numeracy, ICT, or Welsh. Consequently, the inspection concludes that "special measures are required" due to the school’s inability to meet pupil needs effectively.

Strengths

• Pupils are "courteous to each other, to staff and to visitors" and behave well.
• Staff support well-being effectively, creating an environment where pupils "feel safe and cared for."
• Interventions for emotional health are having a "positive impact on pupils’ well-being."
• Pupils respond positively to visits and visitors, talking "enthusiastically about what they have learnt."
• Staff have "forged strong working relationships with pupils."

Areas to improve

• Establish an "effective leadership and governance structure" to evaluate teaching impact and raise standards.
• Improve the "quality of teaching and assessment" to ensure appropriate progress, particularly in core subjects.
• Develop an "effective curriculum" that supports the "progressive development of their skills across the curriculum."
• Improve pupils’ attendance, which remains "too low" due to insufficient analysis and action.

Safeguarding

The report identifies specific safeguarding issues that the school must address as a primary recommendation.