Maes Ebbw School, Newport

Maes Ebbw School is a school in Wales. Welsh schools are inspected by Estyn rather than Ofsted, and its latest report is published on Estyn's website.

Estyn's report on its June 2024 inspection summarises Maes Ebbw School like this:

"Maes Ebbw is a happy community where pupils feel valued and safe. Staff place pupils at the heart of everything they do. They have an extensive knowledge of the pupils and build strong relationships underpinned by care and respect. Teaching is a notable strength in the school. As a result, nearly all pupils make strong progress and develop a range of important skills that supports their learning and well-being effectively. Staff consistently use a range of communication strategies to meet the wide range of pupils’ needs."

"As a result, pupils’ communication needs are well met, and they are able to share their thoughts and feelings as well as engage in their learning. Pupils at Maes Ebbw benefit from a bespoke curriculum with a clear focus on individual development. The curriculum at the school is broad and well balanced, thoughtfully and skilfully adapted to meet the needs of all pupils. The provision for both pupils’ communication and physical skills development is a notable strength. The school supports the spiritual, moral and cultural development of all pupils very well, planning rich opportunities for pupils to learn about diversity and different cultures. As a result, in line with their abilities, many pupils develop a strong understanding of other cultures and faiths, as well as their place in Wales."

"The headteacher provides robust leadership, which directs the school successfully and systematically on its improvement journey. They have created a strong sense of community and mutual endeavour. Senior leaders work in collaboration, and together they have secured and embedded the vision; ‘all are challenged to grow and succeed’. They create high-quality learning environments, which further strengthen the ethos of the school, and support and celebrate pupils’ learning and achievements."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Further evelop the role of middle leaders to increase capacity across the school; (2) Continue to improve the attendance of the few pupils who do not attend regularly.

The nearest railway station is Pye Corner Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Thomas` Church (opposite), 240 metres away.