Brynamman Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Brynamman Primary School is a homely and welcoming community where pupils are respected by all staff. During their time at the school, most pupils make sound progress in developing a good range of skills. Provision to develop pupils' Welsh language skills is a notable strength and most develop to become confident Welsh speakers.

Across the school, most pupils apply their literacy and numeracy skills well in their work across the curriculum. All members of staff have high expectations of pupils and provide activities that engage their interest successfully. Pupils are supported well by a team of effective assistants.

As a result, nearly all pupils behave well and participate actively in their lessons. Pupils contribute appr...opriate ideas to influence what they learn. They become increasingly independent learners as a result of refining the school's teaching methods in line with Curriculum for Wales.

Pupils are given the responsibility of representing their peers on different groups, such as the school council. However, their role has not been developed in full to have a wider effect on the school's life and work. The headteacher leads the school well and is supported effectively by other senior leaders.

Together, they create an environment where all staff are valued and work together diligently as a team. Governors support the school effectively and provide challenge, where appropriate. Leaders evaluate the school's work accurately and all staff are given valuable opportunities to have input into the process.

They have a good understanding of the school's strengths and areas for improvement. Leaders respond proactively to support pupils to arrive at school punctually and consistently. However, a very few pupils continue to arrive at school late and, overall, attendance rates are too low.

Recommendations R1 Address the well-being issue that was raised during the inspection R2 Improve attendance and punctuality R3 Develop the leadership role of pupils to have a wider effect on the school's life and work