A village school is celebrating after Ofsted inspectors described it as a good school.
Lockington CE Primary School has been praised as ‘a little school that makes a big difference’.
Inspectors found it had made improvements in all aspects of its work since a previous inspection, which ranked it as satisfactory.
They praised the tangible sense of ‘family’ in the school, where pupils show high levels of care and consideration for each other.
The school has 31 pupils on its roll. They are said to achieve well and make good progress, working to a rich curriculum, with leaders and staff who are hard-working and committed.
The school scored a rating of good in all key areas, including quality of teaching, behaviour and safety of pupils, leadership and management and overall effectiveness.
The report is part of the recent targeted inspection of East Riding schools by Ofsted.
The inspectors recognised the good start pupils make in their reception year, and the progress they make throughout the school, leading to high standards and ‘exemplary’ behaviour by the time they reach years 5 and 6.
Their report says that the dedication of Lockington School’s head teacher to providing the best for the pupils is reflected in the positive impact of the improvements since the last inspection. It also says that the local authority provides helpful support and challenge.
Head teacher Mrs Julie Cattle said the school is committed to continual improvement and aims to go from strength to strength.
“When I took up my post in September 2011 I firmly believed the school could be good or better, and I am delighted to say that we have made it,” she said.
“The commitment of parents, colleagues, the governing body and the local authority has been remarkable in helping to achieve improvements in all aspects of the school’s work since the last inspection. The pupils are wonderful ambassadors for the school.”
Chair of governors Mrs Ellie Girling said: “I am delighted that everyone’s hard work has been recognised and that Ofsted agree that Lockington is a ‘little school that makes a big difference.”
Driffield Times & Post photographer, Pam Stanforth, went along to photograph staff and pupils celebrating Lockington Primary School’s Ofsted report.
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