In Penrhys Primary School, most pupils have positive attitudes to learning. Nearly all pupils behave very well in lessons and around the school. They are polite, have good manners and show respect for adults and for one another. Many make suitable progress from their starting points, and achieve at least expected standards by the time they leave the school. However, the school’s track record in improving pupil outcomes is inconsistent over time. Their speaking, listening and reading skills are often strong, but pupils in key stage 2 do not transfer their writing, numeracy and information and communication technology (ICT) skills well enough in other subjects, across the curriculum. There are strengths, but too many weaknesses in pupils’ learning in Welsh. The quality of teaching in many classes is improving. However, in a few classes, variations in the quality of teaching continue to limit pupils’ learning and progress, particularly in literacy and numeracy. Pupils receive good care, support and guidance. The headteacher’s strong and purposeful leadership sets a clear strategic direction for developing the school. She has managed change successfully in a few areas, but, in other areas, change is at an early stage of development. Inspection area Judgement Standards Adequate and needs improvement Wellbeing and attitudes to learning Good Teaching and learning experiences Adequate and needs improvement Care, support and guidance Good Leadership and management Adequate and needs improvement 2 A report on Penrhys Primary School October 2017 Recommendations R1 Develop pupils’ ability to apply their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills across the curriculum, particularly in key stage 2 R2 Improve pupils’ Welsh oracy skills R3 Ensure that teaching in all classes challenges pupils of all abilities to become independent learners R4 Develop the contribution of staff, parents and pupils to self-evaluation and school improvement R5 Improve communication with parents What happens next The school will draw up an action plan to show how it is going to address the recommendations. Estyn will review the school’s progress