PUPILS and teachers from a village school near Malmesbury are celebrating another good Ofsted result.

Lea and Garsdon Primary School was rated good in three categories - education, leadership and early years after inspectors visited on June 12 and 13.

Meanwhile, the school also received an outstanding rating in two categories - behaviour and personal. 

The primary was described by inspections as “welcoming” and “inclusive” where pupils are “proud” of their school and have “impeccable manners”.

The report also praises the school for creating a “calm atmosphere” where pupils have an “astute” understanding of their own feelings and their peers. 

According to the report, the curriculum has recently been reviewed and was described as “ambitious” and “well-structured”.

Pupils are able to build their understanding in a logical way, which helps them to remember knowledge effectively, the report says. 

Headteacher Sian Alderson says she and the staff are “thrilled” with the report. 

“We knew our school had improved beyond measure, and we were delighted that this was reflected in the report,” she said. 

“We are such a strong community, and we are very proud of what we offer our children, here in our wonderful village school.”

The school council at Lea and Garsdon Primary School with headteacher Sian Alderson  (Image: Lea and Garsdon Primary School)

The report reads: “Teachers have the expertise to teach the curriculum well. 

“A detailed curriculum supports teachers in knowing what to teach and how to develop pupils’ learning over time.

“Early reading has been a priority. The school has ensured that all staff have the
training they need to deliver the phonics curriculum well.

“Teachers read carefully selected books to pupils daily. This develops a love of reading.

“Pupils work hard in lessons, have impeccable manners and collaborate well with one
another. They understand that some of their peers have individual needs. 

It continues: “The school has successfully raised pupils’ attendance and reduced persistent absence.”

However, inspectors say in the report that “occasionally" the curriculum is "not demanding enough" for some pupils.

To improve, the report states the school needs to ensure that the curriculum design provides opportunities for pupils to learn more complex concepts.

The primary in The Street teaches approximately 141 children between the ages of four and eleven.

You can view the full report here - tinyurl.com/2c7ysn5j