Pupils and teachers at Ysgol Caer Drewyn, Corwen are celebrating after the school received a glowing Estyn inspection report.
Inspectors found the school’s current performance to be good, with good prospects for further improvement.
Performance is good because:
- most pupils make good progress in their literacy and numeracy skills;
- nearly all pupils strive hard and make good progress in their learning;
- behaviour is consistently good and all pupils socialise happily;
- the pupil’s voice has a prominent place in the school’s life and work;
- good teaching motivates pupils to do their best and gain their interest and enthusiasm;
- assessment and self-assessment arrangements contribute well to pupils’ progress and wellbeing; and
- the quality of care, support and guidance contributes strongly to creating an inclusive and caring environment.
Prospects for improvement are good because:
- the headteacher has a clear vision for leading and developing the school;
- the school knows itself well and consistently explores ways to improve;
- teachers undertake their roles and responsibilities effectively;
- a wide range of partnerships have a positive effect on pupils’ standards and wellbeing;
- governors ask questions confidently and succeed in holding the school to account for the quality of its provision and standards;
- the school co-operates effectively within professional learning communities, and this contributes considerably to improving educational provision; and
- leaders manage the school’s resources skilfully and ensure good value for money.
The report also highlights the comprehensive provision for developing the Welsh language, effective teaching, arrangements for supporting pupils with additional learning needs and good quality care and support for pupils. The report also states that the headteacher has a clear vision for leading the school and there is a strong relationship between the school and parents.
Jeff Eggington, Chair of Governors, said: “We are delighted that the school has received such a glowing report. It is very much a team effort at Caer Drewyn and we all work closely to provide opportunities for pupils to develop as individuals in a caring and supportive environment.
“Of course, we will not become complacent and we will continue to work as a team to further develop recommendations included in the report, for the benefit of future generations of pupils at Ysgol Caer Drewyn.
