PUPILS and staff are over the moon after a Royal Wootton Bassett school received its latest Ofsted report.

St Bartholomew’s Primary Academy at The Rosary was labelled Good in all areas by the regulator – having been rated Requires Improvement three years ago.

Headteacher Daniel Oakes was appointed after the previous inspection.

He said: “We are hugely proud of our school and the community which it serves.

"This report clearly demonstrates the progress that the school has made and indeed continues to make. The pupils, teachers, teaching assistants, support staff and governors truly embody our vision statement of ‘Hand in hand we learn, we grow, we soar’ and have all worked above and beyond to achieve this recognition.

“It was wonderful to hear our staff being praised for how well they know the children and their families.”

After their visit on November 26 and 27, inspectors commented on the improvements made by the school.

The report read: “Over the previous two years, the improvements in the quality of education can be seen clearly.

“Since their appointment, senior leaders have been swift to set about tackling previous shortcomings. They are uncompromising in their ambition for all pupils.”

It highlighted the support given by parents and carers, with many commenting that their children have thrived at the school.

"Almost all parents would recommend the school to other parents," the report added.

St Bartholomew's is backed by the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust.

Its chief executive Mark Lacey said: “We are absolutely delighted with this report for St Bartholomew’s. It is thoroughly deserved by the whole school community and highlights what a fantastic place the school is, demonstrating strongly the Christian values and desire to achieve that we are passionate about in our Trust.

“The passion and energy demonstrated by the Headteacher, his Deputy and their fantastic team, can only bode well for an even brighter future in the years to come. We are proud to have them as part of our family of schools.”

The school is undergoing a £1.6 million transformation project which should be completed by September this year.