AN OUTSTANDING Ofsted report has been given to a primary school.

Haltwhistle Primary Academy was inspected in February and the report was published on March 28, which showed the school was rated Outstanding in all areas.

Susie Drake, the headteacher of the Academy, said: "We are absolutely delighted that Haltwhistle Primary Academy has received Outstanding in all areas and excited about the additional opportunities that this will bring for our children and families. 

"The report recognises our dedication and determination to create an exceptional school for our pupils and we are grateful to our whole school community, who have supported us throughout our journey.  

"The team at Haltwhistle place the children's wellbeing at the heart of all they do. It is incredibly important to us all that our children thrive emotionally, socially and academically to ensure they have the best life chances ahead. 

"In addition to our inspirational curriculum, we are pleased that our report highlights our strengths in personal development and the excellent start that our children receive in Early Years."

The Ofsted report said: "Pupils excel in this aspirational school environment. Classrooms are a buzz of debate and discussion, yet there is a calm, purposeful aura around the school.

"Staff deliver a creative, dynamic curriculum that excites and enthuses pupils. Adults have high expectations for pupils to work hard, behave well and uphold the school’s values. Leaders have raised expectations for pupils and staff. There is a belief that everyone can be ‘inspired’ and ‘achieve’ their very best.

"Pupils’ behaviour is exceptional. They are respectful, kind and polite. They have wonderful manners and are supportive of each other."

The report added: "Pupils have a thorough, mature understanding about race, beliefs, sexuality and individuality. The curriculum teaches pupils about the value of teamwork and respect."