STAFF, pupils and governors at Swan Lane First School in Evesham have been celebrating their latest Ofsted report which labelled the school as good with some outstanding features.

Inspectors were at the school on November 16 and 17 when they spoke to school staff, parents, carers and pupils and observed 23 lessons.

The reports states: “This is a good school. It provides an effective education for its pupils and has some outstanding features: a rich and varied curriculum, excellent curricular provision for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and very effective procedures for the care, guidance and support of pupils are strong aspects.

“As soon as parents and pupils walk into the school they are warmly greeted by staff within a highly colourful, clean and inviting environment. Stunning displays of pupils’ artwork adorn the walls and exciting photographs of pupils at work and play help to make the school a stimulating place in which to learn.”

The inspectors found that parents and carers were pleased with the education provided and commented that teachers seemed friendly and approachable.

With regards to management at the school, the report states: “The headteacher and the two deputy headteachers join together as an ambitious senior leadership team and each has a clear role to play in the running of the school.

“They manage the school well and have successfully focused on driving up standards in literacy and numeracy.”

Graham Walker, headteacher at Swan lane First School for the last 17 years, said: “We are absolutely thrilled with the Ofsted report which recognises the hard work that has gone on for many years to bring our school to such a high standard.

“We have a fantastic team of teachers, teaching assistants and governors, all of whom work together to provide an excellent education for our pupils.”

Chairman of the governors John Morris said: “We are delighted. It is no more than the staff deserve.”

Ofsted suggested improvements could be made in ensuring boys achieve as well as girls in writing, and with procedures for assessing children’s work.