School Pennard Primary School is on the Gower Peninsula in Swansea. Currently, there are 205 pupils on roll aged from three to eleven, including 26 nursery pupils who attend part-time. The three year rolling average for pupils who are eligible for free school meals is just over 4%, which is well below the national average of 19%. The school identifies around 28% of pupils as having additional learning needs, which is above the national average of 21%. Very few pupils have a statement of special educational needs. Nearly all pupils are from a white British background. Very few pupils speak Welsh at home or have English as an additional language. The headteacher took up her post in January 2016. The school’s last inspection was in February 2011. 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 Pennard Primary School May 2018 Summary Most pupils at Pennard School make good progress as they move through the school. Most have positive attitudes to learning and their behaviour is good. Nearly all pupils enjoy coming to school and they are very proud of their school. The quality of teaching is good. Teachers and support staff are highly motivated and passionate about improving pupils’ learning. The curriculum is broad and offers a wide range of interesting experiences for all pupils. The school cares for, supports and guides its pupils well. Staff track the progress of pupils effectively and provide additional interventions successfully for those who need it. The headteacher provides strong leadership and the school has clear values and aims. There is a very clear sense of teamwork and all staff and governors work well together to ensure good quality education for pupils. 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 Pennard Primary School May 2018 Recommendations R1 Raise standards in Welsh second language R2 Enhance the opportunities for pupils to develop as independent learners and make choices about how and what they learn What happens next The school will draw up an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection.