Inspectors highlighted inconsistent teaching quality, weak development of key skills, and weak leadership capacity as some of the main issues facing the school.
Three footpaths set to close following railway electrification
Three public footpaths across Caerphilly County Borough are likely to be closed, following the electrification of the Cardiff to Rhymney railway line.
Health board chair attends final meeting before stepping down
Ann Lloyd was praised for her leadership and support of the body that runs NHS services and hospitals in Gwent – but there was no mention of the recent sterilisation scandal at Newport’s Royal Gwent.
‘This is fixable and it has to change’: Wife takes Owain’s Law campaign to Senedd
Ellie James, who is fighting to change the law in memory of her late husband Owain, has taken her campaign to the Senedd.
National recognition for scheme educating about the dangers of alcohol
A scheme educating young people in the Upper Rhymney Valley about the dangers of alcohol has earned national recognition for its work.
New plans to convert house into three-bed HMO
A house in Cwmfelinfach could be converted into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) for up to three people.
Artwork celebrating Aber Valley’s history to go on display
A contemporary art showcase celebrating the history of the Aber Valley is coming to Abertridwr this weekend.
Easter activities for children during the school holidays
A programme of activities including swimming, sports camps and outdoor adventures will take place across the county borough during the school Easter holidays.
Caerphilly Golf Club’s £3,280 for Alzheimer’s Society
The outgoing captain of Caerphilly Golf Club has presented a cheque for £3,280 to the Alzheimer’s Society after a year of fundraising.
Road safety calls continue after latest Wyllie Bends smash
Councillors have warned extra safety measures must be installed on Wyllie Bends as a matter of urgency, after the latest crash left a car upside down at the roadside.
Opinion
Can Wales’ wellbeing law survive the pressures of the next Senedd election?
With the Senedd election due in May, Wales faces a test of whether long-term thinking can survive short-term political pressure.
‘Tactical voting is dead’: Labour candidate talks Senedd election
Labour candidate Richard Tunnicliffe discusses how the new voting system being brought in at this year’s Senedd election means tactical voting is no longer necessary.
How plans to share wind farm profits with local people has been tried elsewhere
Udisha Saklani, lecturer at King’s College London, looks at Plaid Cymru’s pledge to make companies share benefits of energy projects with residents, and how it has been tried elsewhere.
Sport
Frustrated Treowen Stars suffer defeat against Afan Lido
Treowen Stars were denied a late penalty against Afan Lido in a scrappy 1-0 loss which ended in controversy.
Rugby round-up: Vital wins for Newbridge and Penallta, Bedwas title march continues
The Six Nations is over, but the club rugby season is far from over – with all to play for as teams chase promotion and fight relegation.