RHWS COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Overview

Leaders successfully place well-being at the heart of the school, fostering inclusivity and creating a "calm and happy learning environment." Most pupils make good progress in their learning and well-being, including those with additional learning needs. However, there are inconsistencies in teaching quality and insufficient opportunities for pupils to apply skills across the curriculum.

Strengths

• Pupils generally make good progress in developing literacy, numeracy, and digital skills.
• The curriculum aligns broadly with the Curriculum for Wales, offering beneficial opportunities to learn about community and diversity.
• Teachers use strategies to engage pupils effectively, including using the outdoor environment for learning and well-being.
• Evaluation processes accurately identify areas for improvement, and governors play a suitable role in supporting the school.

Areas to improve

• Teachers in younger classes do not plan the use of indoor and outdoor learning environments well enough.
• Teaching is often over-directed with a pace that is too slow, and feedback is not always effective in moving pupils on.
• National priorities regarding attendance and healthy eating and drinking have not been addressed sufficiently.

Safeguarding

The report states that leaders foster inclusivity and respect, creating a "calm and happy learning environment" where well-being is placed at the heart of the school.