OFSTED Inspection June 2011... 'This is an outstanding school.'

'...Pupils' achievement and enjoyment are outstanding, including the achievement of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The success of the school is reflected in the fact that it is increasingly popular and oversubscribed.

..Pupils thoroughly enjoy coming to school. They work and play in an exceptionally harmonious and happy school community of which they are rightly proud. Pupils feel exceptionally safe because the school provides them with outstanding levels of care, guidance and support. Parents and carers are extremely appreciative of this, typically commenting, 'my children look forward every day to going to this lovely, family- oriented school'. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. It reflects mature attitudes and high levels of respect which, together with their high levels of basic skills in English, mathematics and ICT, show that they are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education....

...The outstanding curriculum provides pupils with a wide range of stimulating and memorable experiences. Leaders and managers are driving the school forward with outstanding purpose...

...The school has forged outstandingly successful links with parents and carers and other partners to support pupils' learning and well-being...

..Pupils' attitudes to learning are exceptionally positive. As they move up the school they develop a high regard for learning. They work very hard and with great concentration and enjoyment..

...By the end of both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 attainment is well above average. This represents outstanding achievement...

Pupils' excellent academic progress is matched by their personal development. This is best seen in the very high levels of respect they show towards adults and each other. It is also evident in their excellent behaviour which makes a very significant contribution to their successful learning in lessons...

Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is of the highest order;..

Teaching is characterised by meticulous planning, very good subject knowledge and high expectations which teachers use to excellent effect to make lessons extremely challenging and interesting for all groups of pupils...

The team of skilled teaching assistants provides highly effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and for other targeted pupils...

.The curriculum is exciting and underpins pupils' learning exceptionally well...

The school is highly inclusive and pupils are extremely well cared for. Pupils' welfare is at the heart of the school's ethos and staff know pupils extremely well, forming trusting and friendly relationships which are central to the provision. There are excellent systems to support pupils' differing needs...

Leadership and management, led outstandingly well by the headteacher, are driving the school forward strongly. The clear vision of senior leaders, including governors, and outstanding teamwork by staff have resulted in high morale and a commitment by all those involved in the school to drive standards up... '