Ysgol Gymuned Pentraeth

Overview

The report describes a school where staff work together effectively to promote a "robust vision" and maintain strong relationships with pupils. It highlights a "familial and caring ethos" that ensures pupils feel happy and safe, with particular praise for the foundation phase and the prominent role of the pupil’s voice in school life.

Strengths

• Staff "work together effectively" and forge supportive relationships that positively impact pupils’ standards and wellbeing.
• The "pupil’s voice is given prominent attention," with pupils enthusiastically undertaking responsibilities through various committees.
• Pupils make good progress in literacy and numeracy, with many developing "higher order reading skills" and applying numeracy confidently in everyday situations.
• The school provides "very well for pupils with additional learning needs," using effective identification methods and individual education plans.
• There is a "sound awareness of the importance of eating healthily" and pupils benefit from challenging outdoor activities that build resilience.

Areas to improve

• Establish a manageable leadership structure by "distributing responsibilities more effectively" to ease the burden on the headteacher.
• Ensure key stage 2 teaching "challenges all pupils regularly" and makes better use of progress-tracking to support more able learners.
• Increase pupils’ use of the Welsh language in informal situations and classrooms, as some tend to communicate in English.

Safeguarding

The report states that "overall, arrangements for safeguarding pupils meet requirements and are not a cause for concern," though it notes that attention was drawn to a few safety issues during the inspection.