Ysgol Porth Y Felin

Overview

Ysgol Porth y Felin is described as a "happy, caring and hardworking community" where pupils and staff collaborate effectively. The inspection found that most pupils make "good progress" from their starting points and develop into "confident and increasingly independent learners" with strong literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.

Strengths

• Pupils demonstrate "good perseverance" and a positive attitude towards learning, with many developing into "confident Welsh speakers."
• Older pupils provide significant support to younger peers through "well planned activities," fostering a strong sense of care and community.
• Teachers plan "engaging activities" and monitor progress effectively, while leaders maintain a "clear understanding" of the school’s strengths and areas for development.
• The school has a "strong Welsh ethos" and effective provision for pupils with additional learning needs, who respond positively to tailored targets.

Areas to improve

• Improve planning to develop pupils’ skills through "active independent learning in the foundation phase, especially in the outdoor areas."
• Improve consistency in planning "purposeful opportunities for pupils to develop their literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum."

Safeguarding

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