Ofsted's words of praise for primary where books rule

A junior school in Bath where pupils cannot put their books down received a flawless report from Ofsted.

- Phoebe Hobbs [e-mail]

Widcombe Junior School, which teaches 236 children aged between seven and 11, was lauded as a place where "pupils brim with delight when they arrive at school".

In a faultless report published on May 6, inspectors wrote: "Pupils flourish at Widcombe Junior School. The motto for pupils to 'be the best you can be' is fostered through the school's exceptionally well-designed curriculum and wider offer.

"Pupils rise to the very high expectations staff have of them. Their achievement is excellent. Caring staff take the time to get to know pupils as individuals.

"Pupils feel safe and confident to share any worries. Pupils brim with delight when they arrive at school, as they are eager to learn. Their attendance is high.

"Pupils' behaviour is impeccable. Across the school, pupils relish being together, for example when playing piano together at breaktime."