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Estyn inspection for Ysgol Deiniol in Marchwiel, Wrexham
Estyn inspectors visited Ysgol Deiniol, in Marchwiel - which currently has 171 pupils on roll - in March, 2025.
The primary school was considered to be a "happy and caring community", with a "thoughtful and inclusive culture" at its core.
Inspectors further noted: "The supportive and friendly working relationships between staff and pupils is a strong feature of the school."
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They added that headteacher Kevin Baugh provides effective and thoughtful leadership, resulting in "a strong team ethos, where dedicated, hardworking staff collaborate effectively".
There were two positive 'spotlights' made from the visit: strengthening pupils' reading skills, and a whole-school approach to developing pupils as effective writers.
Ysgol Deiniol was highlighted to have made "significant progress" in refining its curriculum, "with teachers providing a rich range of stimulating learning experiences that cater to individual needs". Inspectors added: "Leaders and staff are committed to addressing local and national priorities. They work collaboratively with governors, pupils and parents to create a clear rationale for the school's curriculum."
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The school's governing body also received recognition, being stated as "well informed, effective and committed to supporting the school".
Mr Baugh said: "I'm exceptionally proud of the pupils, staff and governors here at Deiniol and what we've achieved.
"The work that they have all put in never ceases to amaze me, which demonstrates why we are such a caring and welcoming school with very good standards.
"Thank you for parents' continued support and also the staff, children and governors of the school for striving to provide the best possible learning environment for all our children."
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Inspector made two recommendations following their visit:
• Ensure teaching consistently provides appropriate challenge for all pupils to develop as effective independent learners.
• Further develop the curriculum to provide a systematic whole-school approach to developing pupils' Welsh language skills.
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