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Estyn

The school was inspected by Estyn at the end of January 2024, and a copy of the full report along with a summary can be found here: 

 

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The report highlights and recognises many strengths including: 

  • Brackla is a happy and welcoming school, where pupils and staff feel cared for and thrive; 
  • The quality of teaching across the school is consistently good; 
  • Staff place a strong emphasis on supporting the wellbeing of all;
  • Most pupils, including those with additional learning needs, engage well in their learning, make good progress and achieve well; 
  • Nearly all pupils show pride in their school and feel safe because of its nurturing and caring ethos; 
  • Nearly all pupils behaviour in class, when working in break-out areas and learning outside is exemplary;
  • Outdoor learning is a strength of the school; 
  • Nearly all pupils have positive attitudes to learning; 
  • The curriculum builds successfully on pupils’ knowledge, skills and experiences as they move through the school; 
  • The positive relationships between staff and pupils and among the pupils themselves are a strong feature of the school;
  • Staff have excellent working relationships with pupils, and as a result the behaviour is exemplary; 
  • The provision for pupils identified as having ALN is excellent; 
  • Staff promote a highly robust culture of safeguarding, ensuring the welfare of all is a priority; 
  • The Headteacher provides excellent leadership. She is supported by a highly effective leadership team; 
  • The school engages and communicates well with parents and carers, who feel that they are listened to;
  • Governors provide effective support and challenge to the school.