Ofsted rates Polehampton Junior School as outstanding

Staff and pupils from Polehampton Junior School are celebrating after the school was rated outstanding by Ofsted inspectors.

The junior school, in Kibblewhite Crescent was inspected on November 28-29.

Inspectors praised the exemplary behaviour of pupils and the exceptional commitment of staff to the quality of teaching and learning.

Penny Litson, headteacher of the junior school said: "We could not be more proud of all the staff who work so incredibly hard, as a team, to ensure that our fantastic children at Polehampton have the best junior school education possible."

Helen Ball, now executive headteacher of both an outstanding rated infant and junior school, said: "An excellent learning journey for all children is our vision and we are thrilled that Ofsted has recognised so many wonderful qualities about our school."