Ysgol Hendrefelin, Neath

Ysgol Hendrefelin 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 March 2024 inspection summarises Ysgol Hendrefelin like this:

"Ysgol Hendrefelin is a happy school where pupils feel valued and safe. Pupils are polite, courteous, and welcoming to visitors. They show a strong awareness of cultural diversity and are proud members of the school’s caring and inclusive community. Pupils at the school communicate well with each other and with staff. They share their thoughts and feelings confidently and listen carefully to the views of others. The curriculum is broad, balanced, and purposeful, with a clear rationale."

"Staff at the school plan a wide range of exciting and enjoyable learning opportunities for pupils which engages pupils well. The provision for pupils to develop their literacy and numeracy skills through outdoor learning is a notable strength of the school. Staff have an extensive knowledge of the pupils and build strong working relationships with pupils. Across the school, teachers and support staff plan carefully to ensure that most pupils make strong progress from their starting points. Nearly all support staff are highly effective in adapting the learning to ensure that it is accessible for all pupils. Leaders have embedded an inclusive ethos across Ysgol Hendrefelin."

"This is captured well in the school’s vision, ‘learning today for a better tomorrow’. Leaders model positive behaviours effectively and work well together. As a result, there is strong team collaboration. A notable strength of the school is the way in which leaders at all levels actively promote pupils’ well-being."

Estyn made 3 recommendations: (1) Strengthen the consistency and effectiveness of data analysis and the use of other available information to drive strategic priorities; (2) Continue to develop the staff’s understanding of challenging behaviour in supporting pupils to regulate their emotions; (3) Continue to strengthen arrangements to improve attendance.

The nearest railway station is Neath Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ysgol Hendre (outside), 80 metres away.