Rhyd y Llan

Overview

Ysgol Rhyd y Llan is described as a "caring and inclusive educational community" where "nearly all pupils make sound progress from their starting points." The report highlights that pupils’ literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills are "developing well," supported by "robust leadership" and a clear vision focused on raising standards and wellbeing.

Strengths

• Pupils use Welsh "completely naturally" and develop confidence in speaking it, with many expressing opinions "maturely and eloquently."
• Teachers provide "effective developmental support" and interweave skills skilfully into tasks that stimulate pupils to "discuss and work together maturely."
• Staff offer "effective support for pupils who have been identified as having additional learning needs," enabling them to make good progress.
• The school successfully promotes awareness of its community and heritage, with pupils showing pride in their language and local history.
• Leaders and staff "evaluate provision and plan for improvement successfully" under the headteacher’s direction.

Areas to improve

• Improve opportunities for pupils to "develop independence and make decisions about their work."
• Expand opportunities for pupils to "contribute to developing the curriculum."
• Share staff’s expertise and good practices "across the school."

Safeguarding

The report states that the school’s arrangements for safeguarding pupils "meet requirements and are not a cause for concern."