A North Staffordshire school is celebrating the results of its latest Ofsted inspection after being praised for its "welcoming and inclusive community"

Early years education at Bishop Rawle CofE Primary School was also highlighted by inspectors, who said "children get off to a flying start" at the Cheadle academy.

Personal development and wellbeing and early years were both found to be of a strong standard in the report. Achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, leadership and governance all met the expected standard.

The report said: "Pupils are proud to be part of this welcoming and inclusive school community. They are greeted warmly each morning by staff who know them well and genuinely care about their wellbeing; this consistent care helps pupils to feel safe and valued and to thrive.

"Pupils enjoy learning and show positive attitudes in lessons – they engage enthusiastically with the curriculum and typically take pride in their work.

"Teachers support pupils well to build knowledge over time and help them to see links between what they have learned previously and new learning; as a result, most pupils achieve well, attend regularly and are prepared effectively for the next stage of their education.

"Pupils who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive timely and thoughtful support. These adaptations help pupils to participate fully alongside their peers.

"Behaviour across the school is calm and purposeful; pupils understand the school's expectations and follow routines well in lessons and at social times.

"Pupils are kind and considerate towards one another and value fairness – bullying is rare and pupils are confident that adults will listen and act quickly if they have any concerns."

The school's support for the community was also praised in the report.

It said: "Pupils were invited to be guests of honour at the opening of a new local supermarket, where they welcomed members of the community and spoke confidently about the importance of shared spaces in bringing people together.

"Pupils also work closely with local organisations that support people living with dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. They demonstrate genuine empathy and a growing understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and families affected by memory loss.

"Pupils' behaviour reflects the values promoted by the school; leadership opportunities, such as eco council, wellbeing leaders and play leaders, help pupils develop confidence and a strong sense of responsibility.

"Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit fully from the personal development offer because leaders identify barriers quickly and remove them effectively.

"As a result, pupils leave the school as compassionate, informed and articulate individuals. They are extremely well prepared for life in modern Britain and beyond."

Head boy Toby, 11, said the report made him "feel happy and grateful that other people outside the school understand what a good school we are."

He added: "I am really proud that at Bishop Rawle, we have the opportunity to learn lots of things inside and outside of the classroom, including our productions, school trips and much more."

Head girl Isla, also 11, said: "When the younger children come to us, they are sometimes shy, but as they get older it makes me happy to see how much and how quickly they settle in, as I know they are going to enjoy their years in our extraordinary school.

"Children and adults who have left the school are not forgotten – they always have a special place in the Bishop Rawle community."

Bishop Rawle CE Primary School is part of TMPF Trust, alongside 13 other schools in the Staffordshire Moorlands and Uttoxeter areas.

Headteacher and TMPF Trust School Improvement Leader Lindsay Brayford said: "We are delighted that the inspection team were able to see what a really special and lovely school we have, where the children are taught, cared for and supported by our talented staff team who are each very, very proud of all that the children achieve.

"During two extremely busy days, the inspectors observed teaching and learning, leadership and governance, safeguarding, wellbeing, achievement, attendance and behaviour, teaching, curriculum, inclusion, and welcomed feedback from parents, carers and children.

"Their findings reflect the many positives that our lovely school offers to all of the children and families with whom we proud to work."