Ysgol Pencarnisiog

Overview

Ysgol Gynradd Pencarnisiog is described as a “happy and caring learning community” where pupils learn confidently and behave excellently. Most pupils, including those with additional learning needs, make strong progress in skills such as digital, creative, and Welsh speaking, though extended writing for older pupils and written feedback require improvement.

Strengths

• Pupils speak Welsh confidently and take pride in their heritage, with staff fostering a “familial ethos” and strong relationships.
• Digital and creative skills are “notable strengths,” with pupils using technology independently and engaging enthusiastically in artistic activities.
• Staff provide a “rich and balanced range of learning experiences” that foster independence and effective perseverance.
• The headteacher provides “inspiring, effective and considerate leadership,” and attendance rates are a strength.
• Provision for pupils with additional learning needs is effective, with most making sound progress against personal targets.

Areas to improve

• Expand opportunities for the oldest pupils to write at length in different contexts across the curriculum.
• Improve teachers’ written feedback to ensure pupils know how to improve the quality of their work.
• Develop effective leadership procedures and communication methods with parents to support the headteacher and ensure consistent reporting.

Safeguarding

Leaders have established a “strong culture of safeguarding” and the school’s arrangements for safeguarding pupils meet requirements.