Children love going to school says inspector's report

During an inspection carried out in June by Ofsted, the team found that attendance rates for the school were far higher than the national average.

Bruche was the first primary school in the borough to be reviewed under new pilot arrangements for Ofsted inspections.

The new reviews, which promise to be clearer, will be rolled out across the country and the borough later this month.

During the pilot inspection, which took place in June, Ofsted inspectors found that many pupils are making 'satisfactory progress' and pupils in the foundation stage are 'provided with a well rounded education'.

According to the inspection team, 'classrooms are attractive and provide children with an interesting environment'.

The team found that 'healthy living is promoted throughout the school' and the new lunch menus and breakfast snacks 'encourage pupils to appreciate nutritious food'.

The inspectors did identify areas which need improvement but concluded that 'there is commitment within the school to make things better and the right priorities have been selected'.

Head teacher Ron Anderson said: "We are very pleased that this report has highlighted so many good aspects of our school life. The school was formed two and half years ago and the amalgamation process has not been easy but, with the hard work of staff and pupils and parents, we are overcoming any obstacles. We are dedicated to providing an excellent standards of education at the school and are committed to overcoming the serious weakness identified in the report and improving services to give all of our pupils the best educational start in life."

Helen Hollett, chairman of governors at the school, said: "We are pleased that so many aspects of school life, including the health and welfare of our pupils has received a good report. We will of course take on board the inspectors' recommendations and endeavour to raise our standards."