A PADGATE primary school has been praised by inspectors as it keeps its ‘good’ rating.

Brook Acre Community Primary School has received a glowing report by Ofsted after an inspection went ahead in October.

The Hilden Road school, which was rated satisfactory in October 2011, has maintained its good status for the third time in a row since inspections in 2013.

In the recently published report, which can be read in full on the Ofsted website, the establishment is described as a ‘happy school’ and one that ‘pupils are proud to attend’.

Inspectors praised the school’s leaders for the thought they have put into their curriculum and for their genuine care for their pupils.

One parent described the school in the report as ‘the kind of school that expects the best from its pupils and provides an environment in which they can thrive’.

Ofsted revealed few flaws in their inspection report, and only dwelled slightly on the order of teaching, as teachers and leaders need to focus more on how a pupil’s knowledge builds based on their prior learning.

Paul Tomkow, Ofsted inspector, said in the report: “The curriculum for pupils’ personal development is a strength of the school.

“This is reflected in the active contribution that pupils make each day to caring for the well-being of others.

“Pupils learn about other faiths and cultures. This helps them to better understand life in modern Britain.

“Children get off to a flying start in the early years. Staff have established effective routines that help children to settle happily into school life. The curriculum is well designed.

“Children quickly develop their knowledge and confidence and enjoy learning with their friends. Across classes, children and pupils behave well.

“They work hard in lessons and learning is rarely disrupted by poor behaviour.”

Governors were also praised within the inspector's findings for wanting the best for pupils and offering support to teachers and leaders to further improve the school.

The report also noted that staff are ‘overwhelmingly positive’ and feel well supported in their roles.