YSGOL GYNRADD GLANTWYMYN

Overview

Ysgol Gynradd Glantwymyn is described as an “extremely diligent, happy and caring community” where nearly all pupils make good progress. The school benefits from a formal federation with two other local schools, fostering an ethos of continuous improvement and shared expertise.

Strengths

• Pupils use the Welsh language “completely naturally and spontaneously” and treat each other with great respect.
• Leadership and management are judged “Excellent”, with “extremely robust” self-evaluation structures embedded across the federation.
• Teachers are “very effective language models” who plan “rich and stimulating experiences” for pupils.
• Staff share expertise skilfully within the federation, leading to high standards in literacy, numeracy, and ICT.
• Older pupils take “exceptional care” of younger peers, contributing to a safe and supportive environment.

Areas to improve

• Ensure staff provide activities and challenges that respond to the specific needs of all pupils in the foundation phase.
• Ensure progress-tracking procedures are manageable and that teachers use them efficiently to extend learning.

Safeguarding

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