Ringland Primary School is in the Ringland area of Newport. There are 245 pupils on roll, including 23 who attend the nursery on a part-time basis. The school has eight classes. There also two local authority resource base classes at the school. The school identifies around 39% of pupils as having special educational needs. This figure is well above the national average of 21%. A very few pupils have a statement of special educational needs. The average of pupils eligible for free school meals over the last three years is around 38%. This is well above the national average of 18%. Around 9% of pupils have English as an additional language. A very few come from Welsh speaking homes. The school was last inspected in November 2015. The headteacher took up the post in 2008. 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 [IC Note: to be deleted for PRU/WBL inspections] 1 A report on Ringland Primary January 2020 Summary Nearly all pupils make good progress in developing their skills as they move through the school. A minority makes very good progress. Most pupils with additional learning needs succeed well in meeting their individual goals and targets. Pupils with English as an additional language make good progress overall and in developing their communication skills. The headteacher provides strong leadership. She has high expectations of pupils and staff and cares passionately about the community she serves. She has communicated her vision clearly to pupils, staff and governors. The school is a highly nurturing environment and provides excellent support to those facing social or emotional challenges. Pupils feel a strong sense of pride and ownership in their school. All members of staff feel valued and work together effectively. Most pupils behave well. Teachers work with pupils to create an interesting and exciting curriculum. Most pupils have a very positive attitude to school and learning. They are keen to participate in the wide range of activities the school provides. Most develop their personal and social skills to a good standard and show respect and concern for others. The school has effective systems to evaluate its own performance, to make improvements and to raise standards. Governors understand and support the school well. Inspection area Judgement Standards Good Wellbeing and attitudes to learning Good Teaching and learning experiences Good Care, support and guidance Excellent Leadership and management Good 2 A report on Ringland Primary January 2020 Recommendations R1 Improve standards of oracy in Welsh R2 Improve opportunities for pupils to develop and apply their numeracy skills across the curriculum and to use and apply mathematical data using ICT What happens next The school will draw up an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection. Estyn will invite the school to prepare a case study on its work in relation to: support for pupils with social and emotional challenges and the provision of ‘safe places in the learning environment, for dissemination on Estyn’s website.