A North Cumbrian school has received a ‘Good’ overall rating after an Ofsted inspection.

Ivegill Church of England School, near Carlisle, has had its rating recently revealed after its inspection on July 2 and 3 this year.

The school had not been inspected for 12 years and previously held an ‘Outstanding’ rating.

While the gap was longer than usual due to the school’s exemption from routine inspections until November 2020, the new grade reflects updated judgements.

The report highlights several areas where the school does well.

The behaviour and attitudes of pupils were rated ‘Outstanding’, as was their personal development.

Inspectors said the school fostered a positive environment where students feel safe, respected, and cared for.

Pupils are proud to attend Ivegill, living out its core values of endurance, trust, and community, inspectors said, adding that they appreciate the staff’s dedication and are enthusiastic about the inclusive atmosphere which embraces diversity.

Ivegill's leadership and management were rated 'Good’.

The report notes the successful efforts of the school’s leadership in creating a well-organized curriculum that enables most students to achieve well.

However, it also identified areas for improvement, particularly in fully embedding the curriculum in certain subjects across key stages and early years.

This prevents some pupils from acquiring the depth of knowledge that they could across the wider curriculum, the report read.

The early years provision, also rated 'Good', focuses on building literacy skills through phonics.

Pupils develop a love of reading, motivated by the school's ‘starbooks’ reward system which encourages reading for pleasure.

Headteacher Matthew Trickett and the governing body received commendations for their commitment to continuous improvement.

The school is also recognized for supporting the well-being of its staff, with high morale reported.