“Welcoming” and “happy” school receives positive report
St Cadoc’s Primary School pictured in 2016 Credit: Google Maps
A primary school in Llanrumney has received a positive report after being inspected last year.
St Cadoc’s Primary School, located on Shaw Close, was described as a “welcoming, happy school” after it was inspected in October 2024.
The report, which was conducted by Estyn, His Majesty’s Inspectorate for Education, stated that the school “leaders and staff work together to provide a calm and caring environment for all pupils.”
Headteacher Rachael Fisher was noted for her assured leadership and clear vision. She said: "At St Cadoc's, we are incredibly proud of this report, which recognises the dedication of our staff, the hard work of our pupils, and the support of our families.
“Our strong sense of community, rooted in shared Catholic values, allows our pupils to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We remain committed to building on this success and ensuring that every child at St Cadoc's continues to flourish."
Inspectors made two recommendations for the school of 336 students - ensuring the curriculum helps to develop creativity and innovation as well as improving foundation learning, for example, teaching literacy skills to younger students.
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Estyn is the education and training inspectorate for Wales.
The word Estyn means 'to reach out' and 'to stretch' in Welsh.
It is a crown body, and is funded by the Welsh Government.
It works independently to inspect education and training in Wales.
Source: Estyn
Cardiff's Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Education, Cllr Sarah Merry said: "The report reflects the dedication and hard work of staff, pupils, and the wider school community. With support from the Local Authority, the school will look to continue to strive for excellence and look forward to implementing the recommendations to further enhance our provision for all learners."
The full report can be read on Estyn’s website.
