Name of provider Dinas Powys Primary School Local authority Vale of Glamorgan Council Language of the provider English Religious character n/a Number of pupils on roll 474 Pupils of statutory school age 355 Number in nursery classes 61 Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals over a three-year average (The national percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals over a three-year average in Primary is 23.7%) 13.9% Percentage of pupils identified as having 4.2% additional learning needs (a) (The national percentage of pupils identified as having an additional learning need in Primary is 13.2%) Percentage of pupils who speak Welsh at home n/a Percentage of pupils with English as an additional language (categories A-C) 3.1% Date of headteacher appointment 01/01/2022 Date of previous Estyn inspection (if applicable) 02/05/2016 Start date of inspection 10/06/2024 Data reported is sourced from the latest available Pupil Level Annual School Census. These figures may be slightly different to those observed during the inspection. Further information is available from the Welsh Government My Local School website: mylocalschool.gov.wales a. The term ‘additional learning needs’ is being used to describe those pupils on the SEN/ALN register of the school 1 A report on Dinas Powys Primary School June 2024 Summary Dinas Powys Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive school where leaders and staff are committed to providing effective care and support for all pupils. Staff nurture positive relationships with pupils, which ensures that most feel safe and happy in school. Leaders focus their work firmly on improving outcomes for pupils’ learning and well-being. As a result, most pupils, including those eligible for free school meals and those with additional learning needs (ALN), make good progress. Provision for the progressive development of pupils’ skills including literacy, numeracy and digital skills is strong and pupils make good progress in these areas. Staff have created a positive culture of reading across the school, which results in many pupils developing as enthusiastic readers. The school provides beneficial opportunities for outdoor learning. Pupils develop their physical skills well and many older pupils enjoy sports such as cricket and netball. Overall, teaching is effective, and teachers know pupils well. They have clear aims for lessons and model positive approaches to learning. Staff provide a range of interesting learning experiences across the school which engage pupils well. However, at times, there are inconsistencies in the effectiveness of teaching. For example, in a minority of lessons, teachers’ use of questioning techniques is underdeveloped. In a few lessons, teachers provide beneficial opportunities for pupils to influence what and how they learn, however, in general, this is at an early stage of development. Leaders focus successfully on developing staff through beneficial professional learning. This includes learning support staff, who make a strong contribution to the work of the school. For example, professional development for all staff has had a positive impact on pupils’ Welsh language skills. The transition arrangements for pupils moving from Year 2 to Year 3 are highly effective. This ensures that pupils settle into their new learning environment successfully. The school has developed strong partnerships with most families. Parents appreciate the ample opportunities they have to share their child’s learning experiences and understand the progress they are making.