A Gwynedd primary school has scored perfect marks following a recent visit by inspectors.

Ysgol Brynaerau in Pontllyfni, Dyffryn Nantlle, was deemed by Estyn to be ‘excellent’ in all inspection categories, including standards, wellbeing and attitudes to learning, teaching and learning experiences, support and guidance, and leadership and management.

The inspectors also found that teachers provide a “creative, practical and stimulating curriculum that engages almost all pupils and fires their imagination”.

Welcoming the findings, Cllr Cemlyn Williams, Gwynedd Council’s Cabinet member for education, said: “This fantastic report is testament to the hard work of all those involved with the school.

“I’d like to thank everyone for their contribution towards making this such a successful school.”

Around 70 per cent of the pupils come from Welsh-speaking homes, with inspectors noting that pupils took pride in the Welsh language and use it naturally when talking to each other.

The report said pupils were also found to have “a clear voice in guiding their learning” and as a result develop into ambitious, confident and independent learners.

Another notable feature in the report is the strong emphasis on staff development, which it says leads to a strong learning community where staff face current changes and developments in education with enthusiasm and confidence and learn from one another very effectively.

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