Baden Powell Primary School is an inner-city school serving the area of Tremorfa on the south side of Cardiff city centre. This is designated as a Community First area by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG). The school provides education for pupils between three and 11 years of age. Most pupils enter the school in the term after their third birthday. The intake of pupils represents the full ability range, but many have lower than average levels of basic skills. Pupils are taught through the medium of English. Welsh is taught as a second language. Currently there are 355 pupils on roll, including 32 nursery pupils who attend part-time. Approximately 44% of pupils are entitled to free school meals and around a half of pupils come from homes that are economically disadvantaged. Approximately 27% of pupils have special educational needs (SEN), including six pupils with a statement of SEN. About 31% of pupils are from minority ethnic backgrounds representing over 16 different home languages, with English as an additional language. This is a significant increase since the last inspection. All other pupils are from English-speaking homes. Five pupils are ‘looked after children’ (LAC) and are cared for by the local authority. No pupils were excluded in the last year. Since the last inspection in 2004, pupil numbers have decreased from 449 and the number of classes has reduced by two. A new headteacher was appointed in April 2010, following a period of acting headship at the school from September 2009. The senior leadership team (SLT) currently includes an acting deputy headteacher and an acting Foundation Phase co-ordinator. The 2010-2011 individual school budget per pupil for Baden Powell Primary School is £3,269 which compares with a maximum of £14,067 and a minimum of £2,787 for primary schools in Cardiff. The school has the 65th highest budget per pupil out of the 116 primary schools in Cardiff.