A LATCHFORD primary school has been labelled a ‘caring school’ in its latest successful Ofsted inspection.

Alderman Bolton Primary is celebrating the results having maintained its consecutive rating of ‘Good’, with Ofsted stating that its inspection found that pupils appeared to be ‘happy’ and ‘safe’ with a ‘strong sense of belonging’.

The Longdin Street primary, home to 305 pupils, had a visit from Ofsted in early October but only just received the praising results this week.

The report read the following: “Staff have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. Pupils rise to these expectations. They are polite and well behaved.

“Classrooms are calm spaces where pupils enjoy learning. Pupils learn well.”

It continued with: “Leaders and teachers are aspirational for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

“Leaders provide a well-designed and ambitious curriculum which gives pupils the knowledge and skills that they need to be ready for secondary school.”

The report went on to state that the staff showed their pride to work at the school and were ‘overwhelmingly positive’ about their leaders and the support they receive from them.

School head, Sarah Morris said: “We are very proud of the report.

“Our hardworking and dedicated staff and governors are relentless in their efforts to ensure all pupils are supported and thrive during their time at our school.

“It is reassuring that these efforts have been recognised by the Ofsted inspection team.

“It was also lovely to read the inspector’s comments on the kindness and politeness of our pupils, and the curiosity and love of learning that our children show from nursery right up to Year 6.”

The school is one of eight that belong to Warrington Primary Academy Trust (WPAT), a community of more than 2,300 children aged 2 to 11.

WPAT was formed in 2016 and quickly developed a national reputation for excellent standards, providing staff with support and expertise to deliver a high level of education.