STAFF, pupils, governors and parents are celebrating after their school impressed judges during an inspection.

Burton Bradstock Primary School has been deemed ‘good’ in all areas by Ofsted.

The inspector, who visited the school just before the end of the spring term, praised the school in all areas.

Highlighting the skills of the teachers and support staff, he found the pupils ‘make good progress because they are well taught and enjoy their different subjects’.

He also noted that ‘pupils enjoy their learning and want to find out more’, quoting one pupil who said: "The teachers really understand you."

He said the ‘dynamic, positive atmosphere’ in the classrooms supports pupils in becoming successful learners.

The headteacher and governors were particularly complimented on their accurate and objective evaluation and knowledge of the strengths and areas for development which, he said, had enabled them to set about ‘overcoming weaknesses in a determined and purposeful way’.

The governors are ‘highly-committed', 'take their responsibilities seriously’ and are ‘an effective force for improvement’, the inspector found.

The pupils themselves also came in for special praise.

They were noted for being ‘polite, friendly and good-natured’ but he also found them ‘inquisitive, curious and keen to try different activities’.

Regarding the presentation of their work, which had been an area for development from the last inspection, he found that ‘pupils take pride in the work they produce and present it to a high standard, regardless of their ability or background’.

Headteacher, Claire Staple says she is proud about the outcome.

Ms Staple said: "I am proud that their achievements, behaviour and commitment to learning have been highlighted in the report."

The Minerva Learning Trust, of which the school is a part, was congratulated in several areas and, in particular, on the strong support provided which is ‘enabling the school to go from strength to strength’ and had ‘reinforced leadership and is improving the quality of teaching further’.

The school is currently establishing a new and innovative curriculum called Cornerstones, which is proving popular with staff and pupils. The report states that ‘it is popular with pupils because they enjoy studying a range of interesting topics’. However, it also points out that, as the new scheme develops, there is a need to ensure that pupils acquire more ‘deep knowledge’ in humanities subjects and to develop their understanding of British values still further.

Parents have been quick to join in the praise for the school with comments on Facebook such as ‘brilliant report and well deserved’, and ‘a superb report to be proud of, very well-deserved by all the staff.'