Estyn commends Ysgol Llanedi for curriculum after inspection
Ysgol Gynradd Llanedi in Heol Ebeneser, Llanedi, was the subject of a recent inspection in March 2025.
The school, which is a focal point for the village, provides education for 21 pupils, 19 of whom are of statutory school age.
(Image: Ysgol Llanedi) The school uses both English and Welsh in its teaching.
Inspectors found that "all staff at Ysgol Llanedi work diligently to provide rich and valuable experiences for the school's pupils."
They noted that the school's strong links with the local community are a "notable element of their work."
(Image: Ysgol Llanedi) The report highlighted that the school is an important focal point for the village, with pupils often taking part in services, concerts, and agricultural show competitions in the local area.
Members of the community regularly visit the school to help out, talk to pupils, or enjoy the sports day.
(Image: Ysgol Llanedi) The acting headteacher was praised for leading with energy and a robust vision based on providing the best possible experiences for pupils.
(Image: Ysgol Llanedi)
Staff and governors were commended for knowing their strengths well and prioritising improvements sensibly.
The report stated that staff provide an "exciting, broad and balanced curriculum that enriches pupils' experiences."
(Image: Ysgol Llanedi) They know each pupil well, which means they can provide work that sets a challenge for each individual regularly.
The report also noted that pupils' literacy, numeracy, and digital skills are developing robustly.
They apply their skills in relevant and purposeful activities that maintain pupils' interest for extended periods.
(Image: Ysgol Llanedi) The report found that "almost all pupils' behaviour is excellent."
They look after each other carefully in the classroom and on the playground, with the older pupils being extremely caring of the little ones.
(Image: Ysgol Llanedi) Pupils' positive attitudes towards the Welsh language are evident throughout the school.
Governors play an active and supportive role, ensuring high and sustainable standards.
(Image: Ysgol Llanedi) However, the report did make one recommendation to help the school continue to improve.
It suggested that the school should ensure that feedback to pupils is timely and that they have suitable opportunities to improve their work.
The school will now draw up an action plan to address this recommendation from the inspection.
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Ysgol Gynradd Llanedi in Heol Ebeneser, Llanedi, was the subject of a recent inspection in March 2025. The school, which is a focal point for the village, provides education for 21 pupils, 19 of whom are of statutory school age. (Image: Ysgol Llanedi) The school uses both English and Welsh in its teaching. Inspectors found that "all staff at Ysgol Llanedi work diligently to provide rich and valuable experiences for the school's pupils." They noted that the school's strong links with the local community are a "notable element of their work." (Image: Ysgol Llanedi) The report highlighted that the school is an important focal point for the village, with pupils often taking part in services, concerts, and agricultural show competitions in the local area. Members of the community regularly visit the school to help out, talk to pupils, or enjoy the sports day. (Image: Ysgol Llanedi) The acting headteacher was praised for leading with energy and a robust vision based on providing the best possible experiences for pupils. (Image: Ysgol Llanedi) Staff and governors were commended for knowing their strengths well and prioritising improvements sensibly. The report stated that staff provide an "exciting, broad and balanced curriculum that enriches pupils' experiences." (Image: Ysgol Llanedi) They know each pupil well, which means they can provide work that sets a challenge for each individual regularly. The report also noted that pupils' literacy, numeracy, and digital skills are developing robustly. They apply their skills in relevant and purposeful activities that maintain pupils' interest for extended periods. (Image: Ysgol Llanedi) The report found that "almost all pupils' behaviour is excellent." They look after each other carefully in the classroom and on the playground, with the older pupils being extremely caring of the little ones. (Image: Ysgol Llanedi) Pupils' positive attitudes towards the Welsh language are evident throughout the school. Governors play an active and supportive role, ensuring high and sustainable standards. (Image: Ysgol Llanedi) However, the report did make one recommendation to help the school continue to improve. It suggested that the school should ensure that feedback to pupils is timely and that they have suitable opportunities to improve their work. The school will now draw up an action plan to address this recommendation from the inspection.
