Ysgol G.G. Ynyswen

Highlights from Latest Inspection

The school's curriculum provides a wide range of interesting and stimulating experiencesacross many of the areas of learning andexperience. Pupils' views are an important part of the process ofplanning activities and, as a result, most pupils apply themselves enthusiastically to their experiences. There is a positive environment inthe classrooms and they are hard-working and purposeful learningcommunities.

Many teachers use a suitable range of effective teachingtechniques. However, there is a tendency for a few teachers to over-direct learning. This limits pupils' ability to complete their tasks independently.

In addition, a few teachers do not always ensure that tasks and learning experiences are challenging enough for pu...pils. The headteacher has aclear and robust vision for the school, which isbased on developing pupils' well-being and Welsh language skills. Sheshares this vision successfully with everyone in the school community.

Middle leaders support the headteacher effectively and there is a strongsense of teamwork across the school. The headteacher has a soundunderstanding ofthe school's strengths and areas for improvement. Sheis supported by governors who are supportiveof the school's vision andwork.

However, the governing body does not play a robust enough rolein the school's self-evaluation processes. As a result, it does not supportthe school effectively in identifying the school's strengths and areas forimprovement.RecommendationsRecommendationsR2Ensurean appropriate level ofchallenge to support pupils to develop their skills to the best of their abilityR3Provide purposeful opportunities for pupils to apply their numeracyskillsacross thecurriculumR4Ensure that members of the governing body play a full part in self-evaluationprocesses to support the school to identify all strengthsand areas for improvementWhathappensnextThe school will draw up an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection.

School contextSchool contextYsgolGynradd GymraegYnyswenLocal authorityRhondda Cynon Taf County Borough CouncilLanguage of the providerWelshType of schoolPrimaryNumber of pupils on roll257Pupils of statutory school age206Number in nursery classes (if applicable)21Percentage ofstatutory school age pupilseligible for free school meals over a three-year average(The national percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals overa three-yearaverage in the primarysector is21.3%)22.8%Percentage of statutory school age pupils identified as having additional learning needs (a)(The national percentage of pupils identified as having an additional learning need in theprimary sector is22.

2%)4.7%Percentage of statutory school age pupilswho speakWelsh at home12.27%Percentage of statutory school age pupilswith English as an additional language0.

0%Date of headteacher appointment06/03/2013Date of previous Estyn inspection (if applicable)06/05/2013Start date of inspection12/05/2022© CrownCopyright 2023:This report may be re used free of charge in any format or mediumprovided thatit is re used accuratelyand notused ina misleading context.The material must be acknowledged as Crown copyrightand the title of the report specified.Publication date: 10/02/2023Please note that the photographsdisplayed may not be of the school that isthe subject of thisreport.