Large Welsh primary school in Cardiff praised by Estyn

An Estyn inspection praised Ysgol Treganna in Canton for its caring, inclusive community, strong leadership and high‑quality Welsh language provision; inspectors reported most of the 659 pupils make good progress and that wellbeing support is a standout strength.

Ysgol Treganna in Canton, Cardiff, received a positive inspection report from Estyn that praised the school’s caring and inclusive community and its focus on Welsh identity and culture. Inspectors highlighted strong leadership and noted that pupils learn in a supportive environment with positive attitudes to learning. The report also singled out the school’s Welsh language provision and its effective work on pupil wellbeing. Around half of pupils are reported to speak Welsh at home. Key findings: - Estyn described the school as having a caring and inclusive community and learning rooted in Welsh identity and culture. - The school has high‑quality Welsh language provision and staff build most pupils’ confidence to use Welsh in different contexts. - Most of the 659 pupils were reported to make good progress in literacy, numeracy, digital and creative skills. - Provision for wellbeing, including daily support for pupils and the school’s work with families, was judged highly effective. - Inspectors made one recommendation: ensure the most effective teaching practices are applied consistently across the school; the school will develop an action plan to address this. - The report noted that 2.1% of pupils are identified with additional learning needs (Wales average 11.1%) and 4.6% are eligible for free school meals (Wales average 22.9%). Summary: Inspectors’ findings emphasise strong leadership, language provision and wellbeing at one of Wales’s largest Welsh‑medium primary schools. The single recommendation relates to consistency in teaching practice, and the school will prepare an action plan to build on its strengths and continue improving.