Penygawsi Primary School is in Llantrisant in Rhondda Cynon Taff. There are 245 pupils on roll. This includes 29 nursery pupils. The school organises pupils into nine classes, two of which are mixed-age. The three year average for pupils eligible for free school meals is around 6%. This figure is below the Welsh average of 18%. Nearly all pupils come from homes where English is the first language. The school has identified about 4% of pupils as having special educational needs. This is well below the average for primary schools in Wales (21%). A very few pupils have statements of special educational needs. The school was last inspected in June 2014. The current headteacher has been in post since September 2007 and is currently on a three-year secondment as a challenge advisor with the Central South Consortium. The deputy headteacher is leading the school during the headteacher’s secondment. 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 Penygawsi Primary School March 2020 Summary At Penygawsi Primary School, nearly all pupils make strong and in many cases very strong progress as they move through the school. Nearly all pupils feel safe and secure in school; they care for each other and know what to do if worried or anxious. Pupils talk warmly about the staff and describe them as caring and approachable. Working relationships are positive, nurturing and trusting. Nearly all pupils show very good levels of resilience in their work and they are keen to progress in their learning. They work very hard and complete learning tasks to a high standard. Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary and their wellbeing and attitudes to learning are outstanding. Pupils receive a broad, balanced and interesting curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils very well. The school benefits from strong, effective leadership and staff work well as a team. Governors are effective in their roles. They approach new initiatives and change positively. Inspection area Judgement Standards Good Wellbeing and attitudes to learning Excellent Teaching and learning experiences Good Care, support and guidance Good Leadership and management Good 2 A report on Penygawsi Primary School March 2020 Recommendations R1 Improve pupils’ information and communication technology (ICT) skills R2 Improve opportunities for pupils in key stage 2 to influence how and what they learn R3 Improve opportunities for outdoor learning in the foundation phase What happens next The school will draw up an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection.