Ysgol y Felinheli

Overview

Ysgol y Felinheli is described as a “caring and welcoming community” that effectively promotes pupil well-being and respect for diversity. Most pupils enjoy their time at the school, make “sound progress from their starting points,” and demonstrate strong motivation and curiosity in their learning.

Strengths

• Leaders place a “firm emphasis on safeguarding pupils and promoting their well-being effectively.”
• The curriculum offers “a wide range of interesting and stimulating experiences,” with staff using effective methods to provide “rich creative experiences.”
• Pupils’ “artistic and creative skills develop strongly,” and they take pride in sharing work within the local community.
• Learning activities successfully support pupils in applying their “literacy, numeracy and digital skills.”
• The headteacher maintains a “clear and robust vision” supported by skilled leadership and a “strong sense of teamwork.”

Areas to improve

• Teachers must ensure an “appropriate level of challenge” to support older pupils in developing their skills to the best of their ability.
• Staff need to provide “purposeful feedback” that is specific and challenging enough to help pupils improve their work in a timely manner.

Safeguarding

Leaders place a “firm emphasis on safeguarding pupils and promoting their well-being effectively.”