A school in Thursby has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted, following a visit from the schools’ inspectorate in December.

Thursby Primary School was inspected on December 6 last year and everyone at the school is ‘delighted’ with that the school has maintained its good report.

In a letter to parents, the chair of governors, Richard Johnston, said that he “feels the report really captures the essence of the school, but more importantly captures the fantastic work that goes on in school every single day by our Headteacher Jayne, the teaching staff, and all other staff, that make Thursby School such a wonderful place for our young people to learn and thrive”.

Strengths in all areas were recognised in the report, from the high expectations to learning to being very much part of the local community.

The school’s curriculum was praised with the report saying that “leaders have designed an exciting and ambitious curriculum for pupils’ academic and personal development.”

Very good Behaviour of pupils was recognised through the “high expectations of pupils” and the report added that the children “enjoy their lessons and are too busy to disrupt learning of others.”

Pupils at Thursby are also “very proud of their school and feel happy and safe.”

Reading was noted as “a high priority in school” with “meticulous checks on pupils’ learning” with “very effective support” being given to help those who need to catch up.

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Headteacher, Jayne Williams ‘prides’ her school on its inclusiveness and achievements of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, who were also given strong praise in the report.

Ms Williams said: “The report encapsulates everything we do at Thursby on a daily basis. Staff go above and beyond for our children and their families.

“Being recognised for the dedication and commitment all staff give to our children in providing an exciting and ambitious education is something all staff, governors, pupils and parents celebrate and appreciate.”

Ofsted inspect schools every four years and either rate them as ‘outstanding’, ‘good’, ‘requires improvement’ or ‘inadequate’.