Deri Primary School is just outside Bargoed in the Caerphilly local authority. There are 98 pupils on roll, including eight full-time nursery pupils and eight pupils with complex needs in a local authority resource base at the school. The three-year rolling average of pupils who are eligible for free school meals is 21%. This is just above the Wales average of 18%. The school states that around 26% of pupils have additional learning needs, which is above the Wales average of 21%. Nearly all pupils are of white British ethnicity and no pupils speak Welsh at home. The headteacher was appointed in 2015. Estyn last inspected the school in July 2012. 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 Deri Primary School March 2019 Summary Most pupils, including those with additional learning needs and those in the special resource base (SRB), make sound progress in their learning and achieve well. They are proud of their school and talk enthusiastically about their learning and enjoy the topics they study. Successful teaching across the school ensures a positive working relationship between pupils, teachers and learning assistants. Most teachers prepare stimulating learning activities to meet the wide needs of pupils within their class. Staff make good use of the building to support pupils’ learning. The school engages with parents and the local community very well. Parents appreciate opportunities to celebrate their children’s learning. The headteacher has established a clear, shared vision for the school. Staff in the SRB work well as part of the school’s learning community, and all staff respond positively to advice from external stakeholders. Governors are very supportive of the school. 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 Deri Primary School March 2019 Recommendations R1 Increase the level of challenge for more able pupils R2 Improve the interface between the day-to-day management of the SRB and the rest of the school R3 Improve the provision for outdoor learning in the foundation phase R4 Improve attendance What happens next The school will draw up an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection.