Bryn Deva C.P. School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Pupils and staff are proud of Ysgol Bryn Deva. A clear school vision for 'developing hearts and minds' is evident across all aspects of school life. Through the effective leadership and direction provided by the headteacher, all staff understand their role in developing pupils' learning and well-being.

The school has developed a culture of care and support, which meets the needs of its diverse community well. Leaders work purposefully to create a safe and nurturing environment where pupils feel valued. A key strength of the school is the relationship between staff and pupils.

Most pupils make good progress in most areas of their learning during their time at the school. They develop their literacy skills well, confidently ...demonstrating the progress they make in developing their speaking skills when talking about their work and their school. Teachers plan meaningful and engaging learning experiences and, as a result, pupils develop positive attitudes to learning.

However, teachers do not provide enough opportunities for pupils to apply their numeracy and digital skills in their work across the curriculum at a high enough level. Staff know pupils well and ensure they tailor support to meet all pupils' needs, including the needs of vulnerable pupils effectively. Dedicated and experienced staff ensure that they provide bespoke support for individuals.

Leaders, including governors, have a clear understanding of the strengths of the school. Through robust self-evaluation systems, they know their school well, prioritising key areas for school improvement while remaining focused on developing each pupil as an individual. Recommendations R1 Improve the provision for pupils to apply their numeracy and digital skills at a sufficiently challenging level across the curriculum What happens next The school will draw up an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection.