Llanhari Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Llanhari Primary School is an inclusive happy school. Leaders have created a clear vision and work purposefully to ensure a safe and inclusive environment where pupils and staff feel valued and supported. Nearly all pupils behave well in lessons and around the school and show strong levels of well-being.

Staff work well as a team and have high expectations of themselves and their pupils. All staff at the school are committed to ensuring that pupils make the best progress possible. Dedicated staff support the learning and well-being needs of targeted pupils effectively through a range of interventions.

The school's curriculum promotes a sense of belonging, equity and diversity. Teachers provide rich and authentic learning e...xperiences for the pupils that encourage them to engage enthusiastically with their lessons and activities. However, there are limited opportunities for pupils to develop their independence and the skills to improve their own learning.

The headteacher actively encourages families to play a part in school life. For example, they hold regular parent workshops that focus on the school's improvement priorities and consult the Parent Council about how to make improvements. Pupils develop their speaking skills effectively and most listen well to others.

From an early age, they enjoy expressing themselves, sharing their ideas and talking about their experiences. The school offers a well-planned range of activities that enhance the pupils' creative skills, for example many pupils are encouraged to participate in performances using a range of different instruments. The school monitors the progress of individual pupils carefully and senior leaders regularly discuss this with teaching staff and pupils.

Teachers and support staff provide effective opportunities for pupils to develop a broad range of skills in their work across the curriculum. However, provision to develop pupils' skills in Welsh is less well-developed. Governors support leaders well.

They have a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities. They visit the school regularly and carry out link visits with a clear focus. Professional development and learning for staff are a strength of the school and the school manages its resources well.

Recommendations R1 Improve pupils' Welsh language skills R2 Provide further opportunities for pupils to respond to feedback and to develop as independent learners