By Kelly Eve

Last updated at 14:30, Friday, 27 May 2011

The headteacher of a village school says she is “privileged” to work there after receiving a glowing report from Government inspectors.

Louise Anderton has congratulated staff after inspectors from Ofsted visited recently and judged Morland Church of England Primary School to have a number of outstanding features.

The school was judged to provide a good standard of education overall, with some areas given the highest possible mark of outstanding. Morland School is also on the right road to further improvement, inspectors say.

They were particularly impressed by the school’s care, guidance and support for its 69 pupils. They recognised this was reflected in children’s excellent behaviour and caring attitude to one another.

The report also praised the school’s links both to the local community and schools in other countries. Morland has already been recognised for its overseas efforts by being awarded an International Schools bronze award by the British Council.

Mrs Anderton, who moved to Morland from Appleby Primary School in 2008 said: “It is such a positive reflection of the school community as a whole. All staff, children, parents, Little Treasures Nursery, residents and the church have all contributed.

“I would particularly like to congratulate the staff as they have many roles to contend with in a small school. It is a privilege to work in such a caring environment. We are already planning how to continue the good work highlighted in this report.”

Inspectors looked at many aspects of the school, focusing in detail on whether all children are making good progress and whether self-evaluation is rigorous enough to sustain improvement at the school.

Morland School has been asked to raise attainment and accelerate pupils’ progress, particularly those in key stage one.

Inspectors say the school can do this by giving children more time to learn independently and find things out for themselves. Teachers must also give children clearer feedback on how they can improve.

Ofsted would also like to see similar improvements in the early years section.

The inspection was carried out as Morland’s new after-school club thrives.

First published at 14:12, Friday, 27 May 2011
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