The Vaynor First School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 June 2025

The Vaynor First School has high expectations for pupils. Pupils are 'inspired to be the best they can be'. They enjoy their learning. They work hard in lessons, take pride in their work and participate very well. Pupils behave exceptionally well. Routines are established from the early years, where children learn to work cooperatively together. Staff foster highly positive relationships between the school, its pupils and their parents and carers. Pupils are exceptionally well mannered and polite to each other and to visitors. There is a calm and orderly atmosphere in and around school. Any pupils who struggle to manage their emotions receive the help they need from caring staff who know them well. As a result, pupils feel valued, listened to and safe. Pupils are proud of their school. They enjoy contributing to the life of the school through the leadership roles they take on. They conduct these with pride. These include being school councillors, house captains and playground leaders. Pupils have opportunities to be active citizens through fundraising for different charities. They visit the local care homes to sing carols. There is a sense of belonging in the local community.

What the school should improve

• The school does not always make effective use of strategies to check and identify what pupils know and can do. At times this prevents teachers from building upon prior learning. The school should ensure that the checks it makes on pupils' learning enable teachers to build upon what pupils know and can do and ensure pupils are supported to move onto new learning as soon as they are ready.

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