Ysgol Ciliau Parc is located in the village of Ciliau Aeron between Aberaeron and Lampeter in Ceredigion. Pupils receive most of their education through the medium of Welsh. There are 65 pupils between 4-11years of age, on roll and the vast majority of them have received pre-school education. The area is considered to be neither prosperous nor economically disadvantaged. 8% of the pupils receive free school meals and this is below national and local averages. The school admits pupils across the full range of ability. 11 pupils, (17%) have been identified as having additional needs. This is below national and local averages. 2 pupils have a statement of educational needs. The vast majority of pupils come from homes where the main language spoken is English. The main aim of the school’s language policy is to ensure that the pupils are bilingual before transferring to the secondary school. The school was last inspected in December 2005. The present head teacher was appointed in 1993. The individual school budget in 2010-2011 per pupil for Ysgol Ciliau Parc is £3,430, which compares with a maximum of £8,706 and a minimum of £2.987 for primary schools in Ceredigion. The school has the 41st highest budget per pupil of the 60 primary schools in Ceredigion Summary The school’s current performance The school’s prospects for improvement Good Good Current performance The school’s current performance is good because:  The good provision and the rich practical experiences given to pupils motivate them to learn at the Foundation Phase;  many pupils of all different ages and ability achieve their potential ;  pupils communications skills especially in reading in Welsh and English, writing in Welsh and information and communication technology are good;  the effective attention given to pupils’ welfare and to their additional needs; and  good teaching that motivates pupils to take part in their learning and to benefit from an interesting and varied curriculum. Prospects for improvement The school’s prospects for improvement are good because:  its successful history of ensuring improvement in pupils’ outcomes;  it is well lead and it has a clear and shared sense of purpose and direction;  all staff work together effectively to improve the provision;  self-evaluation processes are thorough and based on sound evidence; and  the governors are knowledgeable about the school’s performance, and at times have given a clear leadership which has had a positive effect on the school’s strategic direction.