A Hexham school has retained its GOOD rating at its most recent Ofsted inspection. 

Chollerton Church of England Aided First School were visited by inspectors in late April and have just been ranked as good. 

The quality of education and leadership and management were rated as good, while the school's behaviour and attitude, personal development and early year's provision was ranked as outstanding. 

The report states: "Pupils at Chollerton live out the school’s vision of ‘be the best you can be’. They embody the school’s key values, including nurture, respect and inclusion. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are happy and safe. Over their time in this small and welcoming first school, pupils develop into confident members of the community.

"There are high expectations for pupils’ achievement. Staff create a climate in which pupils can meet these high expectations. From their earliest days in school, staff nurture pupils. Adults encourage all pupils to reach their potential. Staff value pupils as individuals.

"Pupils exhibit exceptional behaviour and attitudes, and they share in the benefits of being part of the school ‘family’.

"One parent said: ‘Chollerton First School is an amazing school, where the children and the community are at the heart.'"