Ysgol Waunfawr

Overview

Ysgol Waunfawr is described as a “happy, familial and welcoming school” with a “strong Welsh atmosphere” where staff and pupils share a “caring” ethos. The inspection highlights effective leadership, a “rich and broad curriculum,” and pupils who are “happy to attend” and make “sound progress.” However, the report notes that some pupils lack opportunities to work with “increasing independence” and that feedback processes need strengthening.

Strengths

• Staff create a “caring, Welsh ethos” where “care and respect permeate the school,” fostering a strong sense of belonging.
• Pupils develop “sound” literacy, numeracy, and creative skills, with many speaking Welsh “completely naturally” and using “rich language.”
• The “pupil’s voice has a central place in the life and work of the school,” with students actively influencing learning themes and school life.
• “Effective and supportive leadership” provides clear direction, while governors and parents work closely with the school.
• Provision for pupils with additional learning needs is “well organised and effective,” ensuring early identification and support.

Areas to improve

• Provide more opportunities for pupils to decide how they “organise and present their work” and respond to activities with “increasing independence.”
• Expand opportunities for pupils to respond to feedback in a “timely manner” so they know how to improve their work.

Safeguarding

The report states that the “school’s culture of safeguarding is sound” and that leaders “promote a culture of safeguarding effectively,” ensuring pupils feel safe.