BLAGDON Primary School has received a 'Good' Ofsted rating following an inspection last month.

The Bath Road school, which was visited by inspectors on October 31 and November 1, was praised for providing a nurturing environment for its pupils. Parents commented that the school knows its pupils well and children appeared excited to attend.

In 2019, the school was converted into an academy and joined the Lighthouse Schools Partnership.

Before this, the school was rated as 'inadequate'.

Gary Lewis, CEO of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, said: “We have known for a long time that Blagdon was a good school, but it is very pleasing to have the official confirmation of this in a graded Ofsted Inspection. 

"Our Trust is very proud of the work that Jenny Campbell, her colleagues and her governors have done to transform the environment and the educational experience at Blagdon. It is now one of Lighthouse Schools Partnership’s best schools.”

Headteacher Jenny Campbell added: “We are a friendly and caring school with delightful children and supportive families so we are very happy to have this recognised.

"The whole staff team has worked hard throughout our journey to achieving this and we are now in a position where we are supporting other schools within our Trust.”

The Ofsted report reads: "Blagdon Primary School is a friendly place where pupils get along well. They say something good happens every day. Pupils of all ages play well together. Older pupils look after younger ones.

"They treat everyone as equals and show respect towards each other. The school has high expectations for pupils. Pupils progress well through the curriculum. Most pupils engage well in lessons. They listen to their teachers and respond with enthusiasm.

"When needed, teachers give timely reminders of expectations, which pupils follow. Relationships between pupils and adults are positive. Pupils are polite and well mannered. They feel safe and happy and know that adults will help them if they have any worries. The school teaches pupils to be safe online and in the community. Physical health and mental health are promoted through the curriculum and in assemblies.

"The school supports pupils to understand the contribution of asylum seekers and refugees to the school and community. Pupils develop their understanding of why people seek asylum. Pupils welcome and support families who have joined the school."