Gladstone Primary School is in Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan. There are 448 pupils on roll aged between three and eleven years. This includes 52 pupils who attend the nursery on a part-time basis. There are 16 classes in two traditionally designed buildings that are over 100 years old. Around 27% of pupils are eligible for free school meals compared with the Wales average of 19%. The school identifies about 21% as having additional learning needs, which is equal to the Wales average. A very few pupils have statements of special educational needs. Most pupils are white British. A very few pupils speak English an additional language or are fluent in Welsh. A very few pupils were temporarily excluded in the last 12 months and a very few are in the care of the local authority. The headteacher took up her post in 2006. The school’s last inspection was in November 2010. 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 Gladstone Primary School January 2018 Summary The headteacher and senior leadership team know the school well. They lead by example and ensure a strong team ethos among staff. Most pupils progress well as they move through the school. They develop as happy and confident learners who apply their literacy and numeracy skills effectively in their work. Nearly all pupils show interest and enjoyment of learning and they behave well, showing care and concern for others. Most teachers challenge pupils appropriately and deliver an engaging curriculum that helps many pupils to develop useful independent learning skills. All staff provide high quality care, support and guidance that enables nearly all pupils to take a full part in school life. 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 Gladstone Primary School January 2018 Recommendations R1 Ensure greater consistency in the quality of teaching across the school R2 Improve standards and pupils’ enjoyment of reading R3 Raise pupil attendance R4 Ensure that individual education plans have clear and specific measurable targets 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 the way the school uses nurture provision to support vulnerable pupils, for dissemination on Estyn’s website.