Ysgol Maes y Gwendraeth
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
PUPILS
1108
AGES
11 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Secondary (ages 11-19)
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The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils Pupil Level Annual School Census
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the Pupil Level Annual School Census collected by the Welsh Government. The data tells us where pupils lived at the time of the last Pupil Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The areas from which pupils are admitted to a school can change from year to year to reflect the number of siblings and pupils admitted under high priority admissions criteria.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Full Report
NATIONAL AVG. 2.18
Estyn Report
(01/11/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
379.4
GCSE average points
score (capped 9)
NATIONAL AVERAGE 358.1



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Cefneithin Campus
74 Parc Y Heol
Cefneithin
Llanelli
SA14 7DT
01269 833900

School Description

The respect between pupils and staff at Ysgol Maes y Gwendraeth and the strong pastoral ethos are notable elements at the school. Staff’s care for pupils is clear and they have a good knowledge of them. Pupils express their pride in being members of the school community and most feel that they have someone to turn to if necessary. There is a friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the school and pupils communicate eloquently with visitors. Most pupils show positive attitudes towards their learning and behave very well in lessons. However, pupils’ attendance, particularly those who are eligible for free school meals, is not high enough. In many lessons, good quality teaching means that pupils make sound progress overall. In a few particularly effective lessons where planning is very skilful, pupils make strong and swift progress. In a minority of lessons, pupils do not achieve to the best of their ability because teachers have not planned the lessons carefully enough to provide a suitable level of challenge. In a few lessons, teachers’ expectations are too low. Recently, the school has been experimenting with different methods of assessing pupils’ work. In some cases, this has led to beneficial feedback for pupils, but in other cases assessment practices is more varied. The curriculum provides a range of valuable opportunities for pupils both within lessons and outside the classroom. The effect of provision to develop pupils’ literacy, numeracy and digital skills can be seen in the positive development that many pupils make in many aspects of their skills. The comprehensive provision for developing pupils as responsible and knowledgeable citizens is notable. A myriad of interesting and relevant experiences is provided for pupils through the personal and social education (PSE) and well-being programme, through opportunities for pupils to express their opinions and lead, and through the advice and guidance given to them about the next steps in their lives, particularly the world of work. Canolfan yr Eithin is the local authority’s specialist centre for pupils with autism. The centre is situated in the heart of the school and its pupils are given every opportunity to engage in school life. The centre’s staff provide stimulating areas and opportunities that respond well to pupils’ needs and enable them to make good progress. The supportive relationship with the parents of these pupils is an excellent feature. Although the new headteacher has been in post for less than a year, he is well-respected by staff and pupils and has a clear vision. He has introduced important changes to operate more strategically and support staff well-being. Staff benefit from the strong culture of professional development at the school and the valuable opportunities for them to develop their practice and broaden their experiences. Leaders at all levels take part in beneficial self-evaluation activities and have a good understanding of the school’s main strengths and areas for improvement. Although they use a suitable range of evidence, their use and analysis of this information, particularly data, is not always thorough or incisive enough. As a result, they do not 2 A report on Ysgol Maes y Gwendraeth November 2023 support the self-evaluation and planning for improvement process consistently in full. Governors are keen to provide Welsh-medium education in the area, but their role as critical friends has not been developed sufficiently. Main evaluation of the sixth form Sixth-form pupils are mature and proud pupils. They are enthusiastic ambassadors for the school who take pride in their roles of leading and mentoring younger pupils. In their lessons, they engage fully with their learning and show an interest in their studies. Their oral skills are particularly strong and they can speak fluently and confidently. On the whole, they make sound progress.

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