Norton-in-Hales Primary School wins praise over improvements
Staff and pupils at a school in Shropshire have been praised by education inspectors for improvements made at their school in the last two years.
Norton-in-Hales Primary School near Market Drayton has been declared a 'good' school in the latest Ofsted report, improving from 'satisfactory' when it was last inspected in 2010.
Ofsted inspectors visited the school on December 13 and in a report they said they were impressed with the progress being made by pupils.
The inspectors commented on the good levels of behaviour and high standard of teaching.
David Driscoll observed nine lessons at the 75-pupil school, spoke to pupils and analysed their work books.
His report said: "Much of the teaching is good, with some that is outstanding.
"Teachers assess pupils accurately throughout the school and are clear about what each individual needs to do to improve further.
"No time is wasted in lessons."
In assessing the behaviour and safety of pupils Mr Driscoll said pupils are 'hardworking and conscientious' and behaviour is often 'exemplary.'
He added: "The school has improved significantly since it was last inspected. Standards are higher and pupils are making better progress, because the school's leaders, including governors, have worked hard and successfully to raise the quality of teaching.
"The headteacher and governors accurately identified the aspects of teaching that were preventing pupils from making good progress. They ensured that teachers received extra training where necessary."
Headteacher Darran Hall welcomed the report. He said: "We are very proud that Ofsted have formally recognised the many strengths of our fabulous school and the significant progress we have made since the last inspection."
By Dani Wozencroft
