Ysgol G. Mynyddygarreg

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Nearly all pupils enjoy their time at this homely and caring school. They feel that the staff listen to them and are willing to respond to any concerns they may have. Staff work together highly effectively to ensure that pupils make sound progress in nearly all skills.

A strong feature of provision is the effective methods the staff use to refine the pupils' Welsh language. As a result, nearly all pupils' Welsh language skills are developing robustly and they take pride in their bilingual skills. On the whole, teachers do not provide enough purposeful opportunities for pupils to apply their numeracy skills across all areas of the curriculum.

Nearly all pupils' behaviour is excellent. They treat their peers and adults with ...respect. Pupils work together effectively and discuss and share ideas maturely.

They demonstrate strong motivation and curiosity about their learning. Teachers plan a good range of activities that engage and hold pupils' interest successfully. They ask pupils probing questions that support them to develop their skills consistently.

However, teachers do not provide activities that meet the needs of all pupils, particularly those who have been identified as being more able. The acting headteachers have developed a consistent vision that supports them to develop different aspects of the school. With the enthusiastic support of a small team of staff, they focus on improving pupils' skills and provide stimulating experiences that enrich learning.

The governing body has an appropriate understanding of the school's strengths and areas for improvement. However, the current uncertainty surrounding the leadership and management of the school is hindering the ability of leaders to make strategic and sustained decisions for the benefit of pupils and all of the school's partners. The school has a beneficial relationship with parents and the wider community.

Recommendations R1 Provide strategic and sustained leadership and management for the school R2 Provide an appropriate challenge for all pupils so that they achieve to the best of their ability, particularly those who are more able R3 Provide appropriate opportunities for pupils to apply their numeracy skills across the curriculum