HURSTBOURNE Tarrant CE Primary School is celebrating its “outstanding” rating by Ofsted inspectors.

The school has stepped up to the top rating, following a “good” score at its previous inspection.

Inspectors said that the leadership and management, behaviour and safety of the pupils, quality of teaching, achievement of pupils and early years provision were all outstanding.

In the summary of key findings inspectors said: “Pupils make outstanding progress from their starting points.

“By the time they leave in Year 6 they typically attain significantly above the national average in reading, writing and mathematics.

“In the early years provision children make exceptional progress.

The headteacher’s high aspirations and clear vision have enabled the school to consistently achieve the best of its pupils.

“The impact of all leaders on the quality of teaching and pupil achievement is outstanding.

The curriculum has been very carefully planned to ensure that pupils have a range of exciting experiences. Teaching is outstanding in all year groups.

Teachers have very high expectations and in every lesson pupils are challenged to achieve their best.

It added: “Parents are delighted with the school. All who answered the questionnaire Parent View would recommend the school to another parent.

“Pupils say that they love the school and that the school is like a close and caring family.”

Headteacher Chris Brooks- Martin said: “We are thrilled with the result of this inspection.

“We have worked really hard over the last three-and-a-half years to make the school the best it can possibly be. The result of the inspection recognises the hard work and dedication of the staff and the pupils. I was extremely proud to see our school being recognised not only for its academic success but also for the standards of behaviour and caring ethos of the school.”