Undy C.P. School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Undy Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive school that places a high priority on the well-being of its pupils. The dedicated headteacher has established a highly positive ethos, which is based on a culture of self-reflection, high expectations and inclusion.

Leaders and staff provide exceptional levels of care, support and guidance for pupils across the school. They recognise each pupil as an individual and, when appropriate, provide additional support that meets their needs successfully. During their time in school, most pupils make effective progress in their learning across the curriculum and particularly strong progress in improving their listening and speaking skills.

The school fosters an ambitious Welsh ethos where... the appreciation of Welsh language and culture is highly valued. Nearly all staff are proactive in the development of Welsh language and incorporate Welsh skilfully into daily lessons. As a result, most pupils advance their Welsh language skills successfully.

They are highly motivated to speak during Welsh lessons, around the school and at home. Nearly all pupils behave well and show consideration for each other. For example, pupils involved in leadership groups listen to the opinions and ideas of others effectively and make useful improvements to the school in response.

Staff have created an engaging learning environment where all pupils experience a range of interesting activities including sports or learning to play an instrument. Pupils have many valuable opportunities to learn through practical activities and first-hand experiences. However, in a minority of lessons, staff keep younger pupils sitting at desks or on the carpet for too long.

As a result, a minority of pupils lose interest and miss out on valuable opportunities to learn through play and exploration. Recommendations R1 Ensure that younger pupils receive an effective balance of adult directed and child led learning experiences 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 its highly effective provision for promoting the Welsh language within the school community and beyond.