Colcot Primary School is in Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan local authority. There are 345 pupils, including 54 who attend the nursery on a part-time basis. The rolling average of pupils eligible for free school meals over the last three years is 46%, which is well above the national average of 19%. The school identifies 15% of pupils as having additional learning needs, a figure below the national average of 21%. A very few pupils have statements of special educational needs. No pupils come from Welsh speaking homes. There are a very few pupils who speak English as an additional language. The school’s last inspection was in September 2010. The headteacher took up her appointment in September 2010. 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 Colcot Primary School March 2018 Summary Most pupils make good progress in developing their skills, and a few make very good progress, as they move through the school. They receive teaching of good quality and have stimulating lessons that engage their interest. In the foundation phase, most pupils develop their learning skills well. In key stage 2, most pupils are attentive to their teachers. They develop their numeracy and literacy skills effectively and are keen to succeed. Throughout the school, most pupils with additional needs achieve well. The headteacher provides effective leadership and the school has clear values and aims. Governors understand their roles and support the school effectively. There are good opportunities for parents to visit the school and to share learning experiences with their children. The school has effective systems to judge its own performance and to make improvements. It has developed a supportive learning environment and makes good use of outdoor spaces to stimulate pupils’ learning. Inspection area Judgement Standards Good Wellbeing and attitudes to learning Good Teaching and learning experiences Good Care, support and guidance Adequate and needs improvement Leadership and management Good 2 A report on Colcot Primary School March 2018 Recommendations R1 Improve pupils’ use of graphs to present information in various topics in key stage 2 R2 Reduce the number of pupils who are late for school and improve systems for recording lateness R3 Ensure that staff apply the school’s methods for managing pupils’ behaviour effectively in all classes R4 Address the safeguarding concerns identified during the inspection What happens next The school will draw up an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection.