Ysgol Rhyd y Llan is situated in the village of Llanfaethlu, in the north west of Anglesey. The school was established in September 2017. Welsh is the main medium of the school’s life and work. There are 153 pupils on roll, including 15 part-time nursery pupils. Pupils are taught in six classes, some of which are single age and some mixed-age classes. Over a three-year-period, around 15% of pupils have been eligible for free school meals, which is slightly lower than the national percentage of 19%. Eighty two per cent (82%) of pupils come from Welsh-speaking homes and very few are from ethnic minority backgrounds. The school has identified slightly over 15% of pupils as having additional learning needs, but very few have a statement of special educational needs. The percentage of pupils with additional learning needs is slightly below the national percentage of 21%. The headteacher was appointed to the post in September 2017. 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 Ysgol Rhyd y Llan June 2019 Summary Ysgol Rhyd y Llan is a caring and inclusive educational community in which nearly all pupils make sound progress from their starting points. Natural spoken Welsh can be heard from pupils in lessons and informally during the day. Pupils’ literacy, numeracy and information and communication technology (ICT) skills are developing well, whatever their ability. Pupils interact happily with each other and have positive attitudes to their work. Teachers plan a rich range of activities for pupils across the school and provide effective developmental support. Teachers ensure that different skills are interwoven skilfully into tasks that stimulate pupils to discuss and work together maturely. Teachers and assistants provide effective support for pupils who have been identified as having additional learning needs. The school promotes awareness of its community and pupils’ heritage successfully. Under the headteacher’s robust leadership, leaders and staff have a clear vision that is based firmly on raising pupils’ standards of achievement and wellbeing. They evaluate provision and plan for improvement successfully. Inspection area Judgement Standards Good Wellbeing and attitudes to learning Good Teaching and learning experiences Good Care, support and guidance Good Leadership and management Good 2 A report on Ysgol Rhyd y Llan June 2019 Recommendations R1 Improve opportunities for pupils to develop independence and make decisions about their work R2 Expand opportunities for pupils to contribute to developing the curriculum R3 Share staff’s expertise and good practices across the school What happens next The school will produce an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection.