A PRIMARY school in Cromhall has maintained its high standards, with staff and pupils celebrating another “good” Ofsted report.

St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School, which has 55 pupils, was praised by inspectors following the visit on September 19, with a continuation of good quality education, despite many changes in staff and governance.

Having last been inspected in February 2013, when it was also graded as “good”, this is the first Ofsted visit under head teacher Helen Green, who over the past two years has “worked effectively” with staff and contributing to develop the skills of the leaders in mathematics and English.

Mrs Green was also commended for working with staff and parents to “increase the number of opportunities for pupils to be engaged in after-school events.”

This work has been recognised by parents who the report said felt “very positive” about how the school has developed, bringing the school forward.

“Strong relationships and mutual respect” between teachers and pupils was highlighted in the report, contributing positively to engagement and enthusiasm in learning, with staff supporting and challenging pupils to do their best.

The quality of pupils’ friendships across all ages at the school was noted in the report, as was their appreciation of the extensive sporting and extra-curricular experiences the school offers.

New governors having come aboard in recent years, who were praised for challenging the head to drive the school forward, with a “clear and strategic direction for school leadership”.

Mrs Green said the school was very pleased to have received the “good” rating from Ofsted.

“Since starting at the school two years ago I have implemented a lot of change and am very grateful to all of the staff for their hard work and willingness to adopt various initiatives in order to improve the school.

“We are now looking forward to embedding the existing good practice and to develop the school further to ensure the best education and learning opportunities for all.”

In suggesting points for improvement, the report said that leaders and governors should look to ensure teachers are developing pupil’s writing skills across the curriculum and for a greater focus on the application of mathematical skills.