Ysgol Glan Ceubal

Overview

Ysgol Glan Ceubal is described as a “happy, caring and homely community” that prioritises pupil well-being and maintains an inclusive ethos. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning, make sound progress from their starting points, and benefit from effective staff collaboration and supportive relationships.

Strengths

• Pupils treat each other and adults with “respect and courtesy,” contributing to a friendly ethos where they feel safe and valued.
• Staff provide “beneficial opportunities” for pupils to discuss their work and use “probing questioning” to develop skills effectively.
• Most pupils make “strong progress” in literacy, numeracy, and digital skills, with many achieving good standards in writing and mathematics.
• The school offers robust support for pupils with additional learning needs, ensuring they engage well and develop confidence.
• Leaders have established a “robust vision” for the school, with the new headteacher providing effective leadership and clear expectations.

Areas to improve

• Expand opportunities for pupils to respond independently to feedback to improve work quality and take the next step in their learning.
• Implement procedures to increase pupils’ knowledge and enjoyment of reading Welsh texts, as the current reading culture does not encourage most to enjoy them.
• Develop the strategic role of governors to ensure they operate more strategically and have a deeper understanding of their duties.

Safeguarding

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