A COUNTY school is providing well-balanced education for its pupils which has a positive impact on all aspects of their development.

These are the findings of an Ofsted report on St Mary's Primary School, in Credenhill.

The inspectors considered the 156 pupils to benefit from "consistently good teaching", where achievement is good.

Lessons at the school were viewed as "lively and interesting" and pupils took part with great enthusiasm and became confident learners.

Headteacher John Moynihan said: "I would like to thank all my staff and children for their hard work over the past few years.

"I'd also like to thank all our parents for their continued help and support."

The findings found that the school provides a good curriculum that spread to a wide range of extra-curricular activities, with "good emphasis on physical activities and the encouragement of a healthy lifestyle".

The inspection did raise concerns, however, that standards in Year 6 were only average. This was because "so many pupils come and go from the school", as many take their Year 6 tests elsewhere with those coming in not always having the benefit of making such good progress at their previous school.

Shortly after the inspection, the school received a statutory inspection of Anglican schools.

Their strengths were listed as having a strong Christian ethos and a headteacher who "provides an excellent role model" for all involved in the school.

Possible development issues included the re-appraisal of governor involvement to reflect changes in the governing body.

Mr Moynihan added: "I am delighted with the outcome of both inspections."