Nearly all pupils make good progress in developing their skills as they move through the school. A minority make very good progress in English by the end of key stage 2. Most pupils with additional learning needs make strong progress from their starting points. Nearly all pupils behave very well. Teachers provide stimulating and interesting lessons and most pupils apply themselves enthusiastically to learning. Almost all have a positive attitude and are keen to participate in the wide range of activities the school provides. Most develop their personal and social skills to a high standard and show respect and concern for others. The headteacher provides strong, purposeful leadership and the school has clear values and aims. Staff work as an effective team to maintain a good standard of provision for pupils. There are purposeful opportunities for parents to visit the school and to become aware of their children’s learning. The school has clear systems to evaluate its own performance, to make improvements and to raise standards effectively. It has sufficient resources to meet its requirements, but is in a confined location with limited immediate access to outdoor areas. It deploys resources carefully and uses space skilfully to create a successful environment and ethos for learning. Governors understand and support the school well. 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 St Gabriel & Raphael R.C.P. School March 2019 Recommendations R1 Improve standards of oracy in Welsh R2 Improve the monitoring and tracking of pupils’ progress when they work independently in foundation phase R3 Ensure that pupils have opportunities to apply and to develop their numeracy skills in a variety of topics R4 Ensure that pupils have opportunities to apply and develop their data handling skills when using information and communication technology (ICT) as they progress through the school What happens next The school will draw up an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection