Ysgol Gynradd Llandrillo are celebrating their Estyn inspection report which praises the “happy, friendly ethos”, that exists at the school.
The current performance of Ysgol Gynradd Llandrillo is good with adequate prospects for improvement.
The Inspection states: “In the Foundation Phase, pupils are making good progress in their literacy skills. Pupils’ oral language is good and they discuss confidently and use clear vocabulary and syntax when communicating with one another and with adults.
In Key Stage 2 the report stated: “By the end of key stage 2, most pupils are making good progress in their literacy skills in both languages.
Across the school they found that:” The school promotes the Welsh language effectively and models good language when communicating with pupils. This has a positive effect on pupils’ literacy standards. There is good provision for promoting awareness of Welsh culture and heritage and this reflects part of the school’s agreed vision.
Acting headteacher, Teleri Llwyd-Jones, said: “We are particularly pleased that the inspection found that pupils’ standards of wellbeing are a strength in the school and the relationship between pupils and staff across the school is a special one and has a positive influence on the classroom ethos and pupils’ achievement.
“I am very grateful to all the staff of the school who show their care to the children and dedication to the school daily. Not only are the teaching standards good but the Inspectors made reference to the teaching assistants being a very effective part of the teaching team and have a positive influence on learning and teaching.”
“Our standards are good and we will now work on the recommendations made by ESTYN to make them even better!”
The Inspection report said” Since the appointment of the acting Headteacher in September 2010, a clear vision has been created for the school and there is an obvious focus on getting pupils to achieve their potential. As a result of the leadership, the school’s standards have risen over the last two years. They now perform alongside the best in the family and this is considerably higher than expected based on the school’s level of challenge.”
Bryn Roberts, Chairman of Governors said, “I would like to congratulate everyone involved in the inspection for their success and commitment to Ysgol Gynradd Llandrillo. Even with a dark cloud above us the staff have shown their dedication. The report is positive and shows that we have good standards and gives us recommendations to move the school forward.”
“We will be making a post Inspection Action Plan to tackle issues raised in the report, so when Estyn come back next year we will show them the positive progress that has been made.”
