Ysgol Gyfun Y Strade

Overview

Ysgol Gyfun y Strade is described as a “close-knit and proud community” where “close and productive relationships between staff and pupils” foster a “familial and supportive atmosphere.” The report highlights “respectful behaviour” and “polished social skills” as notable strengths, with pupils benefiting from “comprehensive support” and a “rich range of learning experiences.”

Strengths

• Pupils demonstrate “sound progress” in knowledge and skills, with “reading skills” identified as a particular strength.
• The school provides “care and support of the highest standard,” including “rich and innovative provision to promote pupils’ mental health.”
• Leaders work “effectively” to support wellbeing, resulting in “consistently good” attendance and positive attitudes.
• A “comprehensive programme of experiences” enriches the curriculum, contributing significantly to pupils’ “Welsh identity.”

Areas to improve

• Improve pupils’ standards, particularly for those who are “more able,” and enhance the quality of teaching, including numeracy and ICT.
• Ensure that “pupils’ views have more influence on the school’s work,” as their impact is currently limited.
• Improve “self-evaluation processes,” specifically regarding the use of data and progress-tracking systems.

Safeguarding

The report states that the school must “address the safeguarding and health and safety issues that were raised during the inspection.”