Inspection report

Quality of learning experiences are outstanding at Builth Wells High School says Estyn report

The Staff and Governors are delighted that a recent Estyn Inspection confirms that Builth Wells High School is a good school which gives outstanding support and guidance to all its pupils. The school provides efficient and effective teaching and learning programmes in a positive and stimulating environment.

Inspectors praise the very good behaviour of pupils at the school; they clearly understand the high expectations made of them. Behaviour of Sixth Formers is exemplary.

The curriculum the school offers is outstanding and accessible to all through the medium of Welsh and English. Transition and induction programmes provide exemplary support for pupils. The outstanding range of extra-curricular activities enrich learners' personal, social, moral and bilingual development.

The quality of provision for equal opportunities is outstanding and the school is very innovative and successful in addressing issues of diversity. The school is a very inclusive one.

Partnerships with local and international organisations are outstanding and all pupils have the opportunity to experience many diverse and cultural activities through the school's global dimension and eco school strategy.

The School Council is recognised as an exceptional body.

Inspectors recommend that the school should develop further its monitoring and assessment procedures and share best practice to promote outstanding features across the curriculum.

The leadership of the headteacher and her senior leadership team, the outstanding care and support for all pupils, the opportunities available through the extra curricular programme and the effective management of resources ensure the school provides good value for money.

download the full report as a pdf file - January 2010 (704kb)