Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd

Highlights from Latest Inspection

The headteacher and other leaders have very high expectations of staff and pupils.

They promote professional values regularly and lead with sensitivity. There is a familial Welsh atmosphere and a strong ethos of teamwork that permeate the whole school. There is a high level of consistency in the way in which staff perform their duties, which ensures that strong support is available to pupils so that they can achieve their potential.

The quality of teaching is consistently high across the school and there are close and supportive working relationships between pupils and teachers. In most cases, staff plan interesting learning opportunities that provide an appropriately high level of challenge for pupils. They know the pupil...s well and give them clear feedback on how to improve their work.

As a result, many pupils make strong progress in their subject understanding and skills. The school provides a wide range of courses in key stage 4 and the sixth form, which includes some vocational courses. There is a very wide range of opportunities for pupils to take part in cultural and physical activities.

Pastoral staff promote pupils' personal development very effectively. They work positively with pupils and there is a close and supportive relationship between staff and parents. There is a host of extra-curricular activities to enable pupils to pursue their interests and develop as well-informed citizens.

Overall, pupils genuinely enjoy coming to school and attendance levels are notably higher than the national average. Staff in the additional learning needs (ALN) department and 'Ty Derwen' have very high expectations in terms of what pupils can achieve academically and socially. They know their pupils very well and tailor their provision carefully to ensure that they achieve to the best of their ability.

Leaders have a comprehensive picture of the school's strengths and areas for improvement. They are ambitious and plan carefully for improvements. There is a strong link between the professional learning activities that are provided for staff and the school's improvement priorities.

As a result of inspiring leadership, Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd provides a very positive environment for pupils to thrive academically and develop as well-rounded citizens. Recommendations R1 The school should continue with its improvement plans. There are no specific recommendations that arise from this inspection.