Ysgol Bryn Coch

Overview

Ysgol Bryn Coch is described as an “extremely inclusive and welcoming community” where pupils develop strong skills and make good progress. The report highlights “exceptionally good” teaching in the foundation phase and “highly effective” support for vulnerable pupils and those with additional learning needs.

Strengths

• Pupils demonstrate “strong literacy, numeracy and information and communication technology (ICT) skills” and apply them well in various contexts.
• Teachers plan “imaginative and engaging lessons” that spark interest, with a “very consistent approach” to behaviour management.
• The school provides “exceptionally strong” provision for pupils with additional learning needs through targeted interventions.
• Staff wellbeing is a high priority, creating a “positive working atmosphere” and “extremely productive teamwork.”
• Pupils show “high levels of self-control” and respect for others, contributing to a “caring ethos.”

Areas to improve

• Improve standards in Welsh, as pupils “do not extend their Welsh speaking skills well enough by using them regularly throughout the school day.”

Safeguarding

The report states that the school’s safeguarding procedures “meet requirements and give no cause for concern.”