Carreghofa Primary School is in the village of Llanymynech, on the border between Powys and Shropshire. There are currently 103 pupils aged 4 to 11 on roll, in four classes. The average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals over the last three years is around 9%. This is well below the national average of 18%. The school identifies 15% of pupils as having additional learning needs. This is below the national average of 21%. Most pupils come from a white ethnic background and speak English as their first language. Very few pupils speak Welsh at home. About 3% of pupils are learning English as an additional language. The headteacher took up her post in April 2013. The last inspection was in November 2011. Further information is available from the Welsh Government My Local School website at the link below. http://mylocalschool.wales.gov.uk/Schools/SchoolSearch?lang=en 1 A report on Carreghofa C.P. School March 2019 Summary The school is a nurturing community where teachers and support staff know individual pupils very well and meet their social and emotional needs effectively. As a result, nearly all pupils display high levels of wellbeing. Pupils of all ages and abilities undertake roles on numerous pupil committees and have a strong voice in the school’s life and work. The school provides an interesting curriculum for pupils and there are increasing opportunities for pupils to follow their own interests. As a result, most pupils enjoy learning, make good progress from their starting points and achieve well by the end of key stage 2. Most pupils use their speaking and listening, reading and information and communication technology (ICT) skills confidently in their work across the curriculum. The headteacher has a clear vision for the school, which she communicates successfully. The governing body supports and challenges the school well. Teachers and teaching assistants have a secure knowledge of their roles and responsibilities and carry them out effectively. They collaborate productively with colleagues in other local schools to introduce and develop new curriculum initiatives. Inspection area Judgement Standards Good Wellbeing and attitudes to learning Good Teaching and learning experiences Good Care, support and guidance Good Leadership and management Good 2 A report on Carreghofa C.P. School March 2019 Recommendations R1 Improve the provision for pupils to use their writing and numeracy skills independently in their work across the curriculum R2 Raise standards of pupils’ handwriting and presentation R3 Improve the quality of outdoor learning experiences in the foundation phase R4 Improve pupils’ punctuality at the start of the school day What happens next The school will draw up an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection.