A PRIMARY school where pupils ‘enjoy taking on additional responsibilities’ and ‘are keen to praise each other’ has been rated Good by Ofsted inspectors.

Moulton School gets to keep its overall rating following the inspection on October 4 and 5.

This was the school’s first full inspection since 2013, when it was also rated good, though this is lower than its 2008 'Outstanding'.

Published on Monday, November 28, the report draws particular attention to the pupils’ excellent relationships with staff, high expectations of behaviour and attainment, and how children feel valued for who they are.

The report states: “Pupils are happy to attend this school, where everyone feels valued for who they are. Pupils forge strong relationships with caring staff. This helps pupils to feel safe in school.

“Pupils know that there are adults who they can go to for support and help if needed. Many parents and carers share pupils’ positive views about the school.

“Leaders expect pupils to achieve well. Pupils benefit from a well-designed curriculum. They take pride in their learning. Pupils persistently strive to receive awards in recognition of their achievements.

“Most pupils, and children in the early years, are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

Lead inspector, Bev Dolman, also praised the school’s curriculum.

She said: “Leaders have ensured that pupils receive a suitably broad and ambitious curriculum. They have trained staff to be effective subject leaders. As a result, subject leaders have carefully designed their curriculums to consider the context of the school and pupils’ needs.

“Leaders have made sure that the knowledge children gain in the early years provides secure foundations for future learning.

“Subject leaders’ well-ordered curriculums enable pupils to build on their prior learning from the early years to year six. This helps pupils to learn well over time.

In the section that discusses what the school could do to improve, the report states: “Leaders have not ensured that all staff are adapting the delivery of the curriculum for pupils with SEND. Consequently, a few pupils with SEND do not learn the curriculum as well as they should.

“Leaders should check that staff are adapting the curriculum activities effectively and offer guidance for staff where necessary. This will ensure that all pupils with SEND achieve equally well."