THERE were celebrations all round at Eldene Primary School after the school was judged as good with outstanding features by Ofsted inspectors.

Three weeks ago, the school was inspected and staff, pupils and governors are now celebrating the news that they have been judged as outstanding in the care, guidance and support of children.

Joint headteacher Heather Kellett said: “We are particularly proud of our children.

“The inspectors constantly told us during their two-day visit how delightful, polite and well-behaved and keen to learn they found them.”

Joint headteacher Susan Joslin said staff were delighted that the care they give to pupils was recognised as outstanding.

“We were delighted that the inspectors recognised that all adults in school not only give outstanding care to our pupils, but work incredibly hard to make sure that all children, of all abilities, make good progress in their learning.” she said.

“They commented that our pupils want to do well because they are encouraged to aspire to excellence, which is exactly what we try to do.

“Staff and Governors were praised for their work for both the care and support given to children, and for the academic progress the children make during their time with us.”

As well as the good news, pupils have been taking part in Art Week, with artists in residence all week. Gordon and Toni Dickinson, community artists who run the company No Added Sugar, were at the school every day working with the children.

Every child designed and painted their own wooden disc, with designs of flowers, plants, minibeasts or patterns. The discs were then put together by Gordon and Toni to form two huge pieces of artwork which will be on display by the school entrances.

“Not only has every single child been involved, but also every member of staff and members of our wider community too – governors, visitors this week, staff from local shops, everyone who has anything to do with our school,” said Mrs Kellett.

“It’s been a fantastic experience for the children, working with professional artists, and I’m sure the final outcomes will look great for many years to come, and will act as a reminder of how we all work together to form one community.”