A SCHOOL has been praised by Ofsted during a recent inspection.

In a report published last week, Cressing Primary School was again awarded a rating of good and all parents who responded to Ofsted’s online questionnaire said they would recommend the school.

Inspectors praised the behaviour of students, school leadership and the progress made by pupils with special educational needs.

The report by inspector John Lucas said: "School leaders have maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection.

"Pupils behave well at Cressing Primary School. Teachers have high expectations of how pupils should behave and lessons are characterised by supportive, good-humoured relationships.

"Parents explained the lengths the school goes to in ensuring that pupils are well cared for. One parent told me that you ‘could not have done more’ to ensure that their child settled into school.

"After the previous inspection, pupils’ attendance improved and the proportion of pupils who were regularly absent declined and was lower than the national average."

Headteacher Stewart Caplen said: "We got some great comments. We are pleased with the report which reflects the hard work of pupils, staff, parents and governors.

"While we are pleased with the many positive comments, we strive to improve and get better."

The report also mentioned areas for improvement.

It added: "In 2016, overall attendance fell and the proportion of pupils who were persistently absent rose.

"The most able pupils still do not consistently make the same strong progress in mathematics as they do in English.

"This is because, at times, they are not given enough time to attempt more demanding work in some classes."

To view the report visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk