Ysgol Gynradd Nebo is situated around three miles from Penygroes in Gwynedd. Welsh is the main medium of the school’s life and work. There are 23 pupils between three and eleven years old on roll, including three part-time nursery pupils. They are divided into two mixed-age classes. Very few pupils are eligible for free school meals. This is significantly lower than the national percentage. Approximately 58% of pupils come from Welsh-speaking homes and there are no pupils for ethnic minority backgrounds. The school has identified 28% of its pupils as having additional learning needs, which is higher than the national percentage. Very few pupils have a statement of special educational needs. The headteacher was appointed to the post in September 2009 and the school was last inspected in March 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 Ysgol Gynradd Nebo October 2017 Summary As pupils move through the school, nearly all, including those with additional learning needs, make sound progress and achieve well by Year 6. Nearly all pupils behave exceptionally well both indoors and outdoors. They show a very positive attitude towards their work and they persevere with their tasks particularly well. Staff have established a particularly good working relationship with pupils, which fosters successful learning, and they plan interesting activities that stimulate pupils to work hard. The quality of intervention and support is very effective and all pupils make good progress towards their targets. The headteacher provide robust leadership, which ensures a clear strategic direction for the school. All staff are dedicated and enthusiastic, and work together closely as a team. Governors have a detailed understanding of the school’s strengths and areas that need to be developed further. They use their knowledge purposefully to challenge the school and hold it to account for its performance. 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 Ysgol Gynradd Nebo October 2017 Recommendations R1 Ensure better opportunities for pupils to develop their English writing skills across the curriculum R2 Develop the foundation phase’s outdoor area further What happens next The school will produce an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection.