STAFF and pupils are celebrating after their school was given a Good rating by Ofsted inspectors, who praised its "community feeling."

Upper Arley C of E Primary School in Bewdley was given the rating after inspectors visited in February.

The school, on Areley Lane, which is part of the Black Pear Trust, was given an overall rating of Good.

It scored Good in the quality of education, leadership and management and early years provision categories and was awarded an Outstanding rating in the behaviour and attitudes and personal development categories.

Headteacher Louise Low said: "We are delighted to share the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection where Behaviour and Attitudes, as well as Personal Development have been graded as Outstanding.

"We are so proud of our wonderful children. "Supported by our community of children and families, our committed staff team, governance and The Black Pear Trust, Upper Arley is truly a special place for children to grow and learn together.

"The inclusive ethos, family feel and caring environment, within the beautiful rural setting of Upper Arley creates, in the words of one of our parents “a small school with a big heart!”

Inspectors praised "pupils love of learning."

The report states: "Pupils’ behaviour is exceptional.

"They model the school’s values in all that they do, for example by showing compassion to one another.

"They show high levels of respect and care for each other and staff.

Inspectors said the "planned curriculum in all subjects is ambitious" and that "subject leaders have sequenced the knowledge, skills and vocabulary that they want pupils to know and when."

It praises the way pupils build their knowledge over time and that reading is given a high priority."

The report states: "From early years, children get off to a secure start. They learn to read and write the sounds they have been taught. Staff take quick and effective action if anyone falls behind. Pupils read books that match the sounds they know.

"This increases their confidence and fluency."

The school has 65 pupils aged three to 11. The report was published on March 27.