St Winefrides

Overview

St Winefride’s Catholic Primary School is described as “caring, nurturing and highly inclusive,” serving as the “heart of the community.” Leaders and staff work tirelessly to create a warm environment where pupils can “learn and grow together in the love of Christ,” resulting in a school where children enjoy attending and make good progress despite often starting with skills below expectations.

Strengths

• The school fosters “excellent relationships with parents and carers” and a “warm and welcoming environment.”
• Most pupils develop literacy, numeracy, and digital skills successfully, becoming “confident and capable learners.”
• Teachers have a “sound knowledge of Curriculum for Wales” and use it well to plan “exciting learning experiences.”
• Support for pupils with additional learning needs and those eligible for free school meals is provided by “highly skilled staff” and is identified as a strength.
• The headteacher provides “strong and effective leadership,” supported by a dedicated team who share a passion for the school.

Areas to improve

• Ensure that pupils have regular opportunities to make decisions about and be creative in their learning, as they occasionally lack chances to organise and present their work.
• Address the issue that, despite processes in place, attendance for a few pupils remains too low.

Safeguarding

The report states that positive working relationships ensure pupils are comfortable in seeking help with their learning and well-being, and that the school provides a wealth of support to help pupils manage their well-being successfully.