Hafod Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Hafod Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive school that places a high priority on the well-being of its pupils. Most pupils feel happy and safe in school and behave well in class.

They make good progress from their starting points, including those learning English as an additional language (EAL) and those with additional learning needs (ALN). Across the school, pupils make strong progress in reading and numeracy. However, progress in writing and Welsh language skills is less well developed.

The school is developing an engaging curriculum that provides an effective breadth and depth of learning experiences across most areas of learning. Staff provide many activities where younger pupils learn through practical first-hand... experiences. However, overall, opportunities for learning through play and exploration, particularly in the outdoor areas, are underdeveloped.

Pupil voice groups support the school's work effectively. Staff ensure that they are involved in decision-making about important aspects of school life. For example, the 'Young Interpreters' share key phrases to develop children's understanding of different languages.

The school's provision for developing pupils' understanding of equality and diversity is well developed. The headteacher provides strong and compassionate leadership and has established an inclusive culture where families and pupils feel a strong sense of belonging. Leaders have worked with the school community to create a clear vision, 'together we can', that is reflected well in the daily life of the school community.

Recommendations R1 Improve the indoor and outdoor learning environments to ensure that younger pupils have effective opportunities to learn through play and exploration R2 Improve the teaching of extended writing to ensure that pupils develop and organise ideas in their writing effectively R3 Ensure that pupils develop their Welsh language speaking and listening skills effectively