Powys: Brynhafren Primary School Estyn inspection report

Inspectors praised the 31-pupil Brynhafren Community Primary School in Crew Green as a “happy and inclusive school where pupils thrive”.

In the newly-released report, Estyn said: “It is a joyful and friendly community where a sense of being part of one big family permeates all aspects of the school’s work.

“The headteacher, staff and governors provide the school with strong leadership. They know the school well and effectively identify its strengths and areas for improvement.”

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“Pupils enjoy school and are proud to attend. They are enthusiastic about their learning and appreciate the wide opportunities that support them to make progress.

“Well-being is at the heart of the school and leaders and staff create a caring and inclusive environment where pupils can succeed.”

However there were a few recommendations made by inspectors including the need to “continue to improve assessment approaches to ensure that pupils have regular opportunities within lessons to reflect upon their learning” and improve pupils’ skills in speaking Welsh.

In a statement, the school said: “The staff and governors are very pleased with the findings.

“Brynhafren Community Primary is a happy and inclusive school where pupils thrive.

Rodney's Pillar can be seen from the playground at Brynhafren Primary School, Crew Green. (Image: Google Street View)

“The dedicated headteacher and staff work together effectively to ensure that the well-being of pupils is at the forefront of the school.

“The school provides a rich and well-planned curriculum with stimulating learning experiences that cater to individual pupil needs and incorporate pupils’ ideas and interests.

“The school’s warm and nurturing environment greatly supports pupils’ personal development. As a result, nearly all pupils behave impeccably.

“The school is now working on developing further, following recommendations.”