OFSTED inspectors gave Ruishton CofE School an overall 'good' grading.

Their report said everyone is welcome and pupils feel valued and cared for, while relationships are "respectful and warm" at the 201-pupil school.

They added: "Behaviour around the school and in classrooms is usually calm. Most pupils are polite and well mannered."

Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive additional support from adults, who work "carefully and sensitively to ensure these pupils are able to access learning and work alongside their peers".

There is a range of opportunities outside the classroom, including a 'coffee stop' where pupils communicate with the local community.

The report adds: "With the support of the trust, leaders are relentless in their drive to improve the quality of education.

"Staff feel valued and are proud to work at the school. They say that their workload and well-being are important to leaders."

Children get off to a "flying start" in the nursery, where there is "a strong focus on developing early communication and language".

Leaders under headteacher Helen Newstead, prioritise reading and pupils begin to learn phonics in nursery.

"Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum," says the report. "In some subjects, such as mathematics, important knowledge is well considered and sequenced.

"Teachers use their subject knowledge to explain new concepts effectively.

"From Reception year, children build on their understanding of number which helps them to tackle more complex problems as they move through the school."

The inspectors add: "Pupils know their school values are integral to their community. They like to contribute to the ‘values tree’.

"Pupils learn about acceptance and tolerance. They talk about the importance of treating everyone fairly."

Pupils understand how to keep themselves safe, including when online.

They enjoy the range of extra-curricular clubs on offer.

"Leaders have robust systems in place to keep pupils safe," says the report.

Ruishton CofE Primary School, in Newlands Road, has been part of the Oak academy partnership since January 2019.

The school, which is in the Bath and Wells diocese was judged to be good in its most recent section 48 inspection in December 2016 and was also deemed good at its last Ofsted inspection.

Headteacher Helen Newstead