At St. David’s, we are committed to continuously monitoring and improving all aspects of school life to ensure the highest standards of education and well-being for our pupils. We regularly evaluate teaching and learning, pupil progress, and the quality of our school environment through ongoing self-assessment, feedback from parents and pupils, and collaboration with staff. This process helps us identify strengths and areas for development, enabling us to set clear priorities for improvement.

The Estyn inspection process also plays an important role in maintaining and enhancing our school’s standards. Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, conducts inspections to assess the effectiveness of schools in key areas such as teaching, learning, leadership, and well-being. During an inspection, Estyn gathers evidence through observations, interviews, and data analysis to evaluate how well the school is performing. Following the inspection, a detailed report is published, highlighting areas of excellence and providing recommendations for further development.

At St. David’s, we embrace the insights provided by Estyn and use their feedback as part of our commitment to offering the best possible education for every child. We value the partnership with parents in this process and encourage open communication to support continuous improvement.

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As a Church in Wales School, we are also inspected on our distinctive Christian character, values, and ethos. This specific evaluation is carried out through a Section 50 Inspection, which is designed to assess how effectively our school reflects its foundation as a faith-based institution. During this inspection, key areas such as the impact of our Christian values on the school community, the quality of collective worship, the teaching of Religious Education, and the overall spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of pupils are thoroughly reviewed.

The Section 50 Inspection ensures that our school not only provides high-quality education but also nurtures a strong sense of faith and ethical responsibility in our pupils. The findings from this inspection help us celebrate our achievements in fostering a caring and inclusive Christian environment, while also guiding us in areas where we can further enhance our provision. At St. David’s, we are proud of our Christian identity and the positive influence it has on shaping compassionate, respectful, and well-rounded learners.