A FURNESS primary school has retained its 'Good' rating following a recent Ofsted inspection.

Ireleth St Peter's C of E Primary School near Askam was handed the commendation after inspectors visited the school, which has 73 pupils aged between three and 11 on its roll, on January 19.

The report labelled the school as 'small and welcoming' noting:

"(Pupils) are well looked after by caring staff who know them and their families well," said the report.

Inspectors noted that mixed-age classes were in place and that 'leaders had carefully considered the challenges (of this)'.

The report said: "The precise knowledge and vocabulary that leaders intend pupils to learn is clearly identified.

"Teachers know exactly what to teach and how to teach it.

"In this small school, subject leaders each take responsibility for a number of subjects.

"Leaders are honest that assessment in some foundation subjects is less developed than in others.

"This means that teachers are less certain about how well pupils are learning in these subjects.

"As a result, some pupils miss learning something important without teachers knowing."

The report goes on to praise the 'vast array of extra-curricular activities' that pupils take part in.

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It says: "Pupils spoke enthusiastically about their participation in a national choir competition.

"They are encouraged to attend clubs such as chess, tennis and drama.

"Leaders plan opportunities for pupils to be active citizens in their local community, for example singing at a local residential home for the elderly."

The school is praised for its approach to teaching pupils to read.

The report says: "As soon as children in the early years start school, leaders invite parents into school to share a 'bedtime' story and to model how to support with reading at home.

"Pupils are taught phonics through a carefully sequenced programme, which starts in the Nursery and Reception Year.

The behaviour of pupils was noted by inspectors, who said: "Pupils at Ireleth St Peter's are exceptionally well behaved.

"Adults' high expectations of behaviour permeate the whole school, from classrooms to playtime.

"Pupils display highly positive attitudes to learning.

"Older pupils are excellent role models for younger pupils in the school."