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Estyn Inspection Outcome 2019 School Improvement Plan

We are thrilled with the outcome of the recent inspection published in Priorities 2020-2021
June 2019. This graded all aspects of our work as ‘Excellent’ and the
Inspectorate concluded that there were no areas worthy of
recommending for improvement! Key Priority 1:

We are immensely proud of this recognition and we are busy Sustaining exceptional standards with
planning next steps! Key Priority 2:

Outstanding care, support and guidance and
The Report Summary Key Priority 3:
Inspirational leadership and teaching
Strong, assured leadership, careful curriculum planning and consistently effective
teaching to educate and inspire young people have been successful in securing
exceptionally high levels of pupil attainment and wellbeing at Cowbridge
Comprehensive School. 1). To sustain exceptional standards of teaching to secure excellent
learning outcomes.
Nearly all pupils display highly positive attitudes to their learning. They are
enthusiastic, resourceful and independent learners. Most show resilience in their 2). To provide outstanding care, support and guidance to ensure all
learning and remain purposeful when faced with new challenges. Nearly all children thrive and develop into ambitious, creative and resilient
behave maturely and respectfully in lessons and around the school. They are young people.
polite towards their teachers, peers and visitors and possess a strong sense of
responsibility and citizenship. The proactive school council has an outstanding 3). To ensure that leadership secures inspirational teaching with
impact on school life playing a key role in helping pupils to develop as confident, first class resources.
mature citizens.

Leadership arrangements are characterised by high levels of accountability and
support, particularly through the carefully planned and highly effective
programme of professional learning. A strong culture of evaluation and
improvement is central to the school’s work.

Inspection Area Judgement

Standards Excellent Students describe us as the School with a smile!
Wellbeing and attitudes to learning Excellent
Teaching and learning experiences Excellent
Care, support and guidance Excellent
Leadership and management Excellent

The full report can be found on the school’s website or by following the link below:
https://www.estyn.gov.wales/sites/www.estyn.gov.wales/-
files/documents/Cowbridge%20Comprehensive%20School_0.pdf
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