NORTON Community Primary School has been praised by Ofsted as it prepares to expand to a second site.

The school, which was inspected in March, has continued with its ‘Good’ status.

Inspector Janet Lunn, said: “The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection.

“Pupils are involved in decision making through the school council. They report that there is no bullying in school and pupils behave well. Pupils enjoy school and find their learning interesting.”

Mrs Lunn added: “Teachers are particularly effective in developing new vocabulary, facilitating peer work and encouraging pupils to share answers and learn from each other. Current assessment information shows that a much higher proportion of pupils are on track to reach expected outcomes, with more pupils already working at greater depth. By the time pupils leave the school an above average proportion of pupils reach the expected standard and higher in reading, writing and mathematics.

“The care, support and guidance provided are a strong featurl, as a result pupils are well behaved.

On behalf of the Governing Body Linda McCarthy, said: “We are delighted with the recognition, by Ofsted, that Norton Primary is a good school where there is a vigour and a vibrancy in fostering a positive climate for learning.

"Every member of the school staff, led by its outstanding head teacher, share the commitment to promoting success for every pupil and the pupils reciprocate by stating they are happy, keen to learn and eager to succeed.”

Mrs McCarthy said”With limited space in the existing building, classroom space has been stretched to its limits over the last two years resulting in the school being unable to accept some requests for places. Consequently the school is expanding with a new school building for years five and six on Langton Road, which will be ready for opening at the start of the September term.”

Mrs McCarthy said: “ This will give the school greater classroom space which will enhance teaching and learning even further as well as accommodating the continually growing demand for places at the school."