Ysgol Gynradd Tanygrisiau

Overview

Ysgol Gynradd Tanygrisiau has recently merged into the Bro Tangelli federation, where most pupils enjoy school and feel confident that concerns are addressed promptly. However, the report states that special measures are required because self-evaluation processes have failed to identify important weaknesses, slowing pupil progress. Consequently, many recommendations from previous inspections remain outstanding areas for improvement.

Strengths

• Most pupils are described as "polite and thoughtful," behaving well and treating peers and visitors with respect.
• Nearly all staff maintain "close and effective working relationships" with pupils, demonstrating an appropriate understanding of their needs.
• Where teaching is at its best, federation-wide collaboration creates "stimulating and interesting areas" that support younger pupils to make good progress.
• The headteacher is supported enthusiastically by staff and governors in creating a "purposeful vision for the new federation."

Areas to improve

• Self-evaluation processes must evaluate pupils’ outcomes thoroughly to prioritise specific improvements and raise standards.
• The school must ensure consistency in effective teaching methods, particularly for older pupils, to support age-appropriate progress.
• Pupils require more purposeful opportunities to apply numeracy and extended writing skills across the curriculum and to develop leadership skills.

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific commentary on safeguarding arrangements or outcomes.