YSGOL Y GORLAN

Overview

Ysgol y Gorlan is described as a “happy, caring and family community” where staff effectively support pupils’ emotional well-being and provide a “well-rounded education.” The school fosters a “friendly and inclusive ethos” with pupils behaving politely, though there are specific areas regarding numeracy, feedback, and strategic planning that require improvement.

Strengths

• Staff “support the emotional well-being of all pupils” and work together to create an inclusive environment where pupils behave “politely and respectfully.”
• Pupils “make sound progress from their starting points” and show a “positive attitude to learning” during inspiring activities.
• The school’s “provision for the use of the Welsh language is an obvious strength,” and pupils develop digital and creative skills well.
• Leaders share a “clear vision” that ensures staff feel part of the team, supporting a “rich range of interesting learning experiences.”

Areas to improve

• Pupils “do not develop their extended numeracy skills as they move through the school,” requiring regular opportunities to apply these skills across the curriculum.
• Teachers’ feedback “does not always provide opportunities for pupils to reflect on their work” or make challenging improvements.
• “Self-evaluation and planning for improvement arrangements are not effective enough,” and governors are not sufficiently involved in strategic planning.

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific statements regarding safeguarding arrangements or outcomes.