Ysgol y Moelwyn is a naturally bilingual secondary school for pupils between 11 and 16 years old. It is situated in Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd. There has been a small decline in pupil numbers over the last three years, and there are now 313 pupils on roll. Approximately 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is lower than the national figure of 17%. Thirty per cent (30%) of pupils are on the school’s additional learning needs register, which is higher than the national average. Three per cent (3%) of pupils have a statement of special educational needs, which is slightly higher than the national figure. Eighty one per cent (81%) of pupils come from Welsh-speaking homes. Very few pupils are from ethnic minority backgrounds. The headteacher has been in post since September 1997. In addition to his role as headteacher of the school, he is also currently acting as the strategic head for Ysgol y Berwyn in Bala. The school’s senior management team includes the headteacher and the deputy headteacher. The school is currently a pioneer school and is working with the Welsh Government and other schools to proceed with developments relating to the curriculum. The school was last inspected in February 2014. 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 y Moelwyn October 2017 Summary Ysgol y Moelwyn is a caring school that plays a key part in its local community. Robust leadership has ensured a strong sense of pride and belonging among the school’s pupils and staff. It has also led to high standards of wellbeing and good quality teaching. Most pupils behave excellently and many make valuable contributions to the school and the area through extra-curricular and charitable activities. Overall, many pupils make sound progress in many subjects. However, pupils do not make enough progress in the core subjects. Inspection area Judgement Standards Adequate and needs improvement 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 y Moelwyn October 2017 Recommendations R1 Improve standards, particularly in key stage 4 and English R2 Ensure that the leadership team’s duties enable them to address improving standards in full R3 Ensure that leaders evaluate provision, particularly interventions, as a result of their effect on pupils’ progress and achievement R4 Improve the quality of assessment, and ensure that teachers provide specific feedback and that pupils respond meaningfully to that feedback What happens next The school will produce an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection.