An inspector’s report on the primary school near Devil’s Bridge has awarded ‘excellent’ status in each of the five inspection areas.

It was noted in the Estyn report that Ysgol y Mynach had attained ‘excellent’ status in standards; wellbeing and attitudes to learning; teaching and learning experiences; care, support and guidance; and leadership and management.

The report notes: “A particular feature is the opportunities for Key Stage 2 pupils to plan and deliver lessons for the rest of the class, focusing on specific skills.”

Headteacher Joyce George, who is also the head at the primary schools in Pontrhydfendigaid and Ponterwyd, said: “As a headteacher, I am extremely proud of the results of the survey and very grateful to the staff, governors and those who work effectively together as a team to ensure a first class education for all pupils.

“I am proud of the fact that the inspectors identified pupils’ literacy, numeracy and information and communication technology skills as excellent.

“It was also noted that a pioneering feature of Ysgol y Mynach is the way in which teachers adapt and develop the curriculum in order to raise pupils’ independence.

"Working together as a wider partnership with Ysgol Pontrhydfendigaid and Ysgol Syr John Rhys, Ponterwyd, is a great advantage and an opportunity to share expertise, co-design and share ideas which extend and widen the experiences of pupils across the schools.”

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