Staff at Llanfyllin High School say their ‘hard work has paid off’ following a recent inspection visit that resulted in them being removed from the monitoring category of ‘being in need of significant improvement.’

The school, which was found to be in need of significant improvement in 2016, has been removed from the monitoring category following the inspectorate’s successful visit in December2018.

The inspection grading means Estyn is removing the school from any further follow-up activity.

Education watchdog Estyn has praised the school as a supportive and inclusive learning community where “Bilingual pupils work well in both Welsh and English and they chat naturally to each other in Welsh in class and around the school.”

The report comments favourably on the recent work of the staff at the school and the impact this has had on pupil’s skills, “Since the core inspection, the school has strengthened considerably arrangements for the co-ordination of literacy and numeracy provision.”

“Many pupils write at considerable length for a wide range of purposes across the curriculum. This is a notable improvement when compared with the standard of written work at the time of the core inspection.”

"Most teachers have strong working relationships with pupils. They have established clear classroom routines."

Head teacher Dewi Owen paid tribute to his team of teachers and support staff.

“Llanfyllin High School is a special place where children feel safe and valued," he said.

"There is a strong sense of ‘Teulu’ (family) here at the school which permeates everything we do”

“We have a very strong and successful team of teachers and support staff who do their very best for the children every day in terms of care, learning opportunities and providing exciting and enriching experiences.”

Mr Owen added that the school would continue to work to any recommendations set out in the report.