STAFF and children at a Redditch school are celebrating after maintaining a 'good' Ofsted rating.

Tenacres First School in Quibury Close, Winyates East, was recently visited by a government inspector.

The report described the school as "nurturing and supportive" and "meticulous" in ensuring pupils and staff are safe.

The school's wide range of extra-curricular opportunities were praised for giving pupils "memorable experiences" and teaching was judged to be good.

In the report, inspector Heather Simpson said: "Pupils enjoy school because teaching is effective. Teachers plan lessons that capture pupils’ imaginations and build on their previous skills.

"Pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to learning. They work hard and show good levels of resilience and determination in tasks. They are extremely polite and well-mannered around school.

"All adults act as positive role models for pupils and establish good and trusting relationships.

"Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the good quality of education and care their children receive.

"Typical parental comments include. ‘My children would come to school during the holidays if they could' and 'Tenacres is a fantastic school'.

Headteacher Ceri Marshall said: "'I am really proud of all the staff and children for continuing to make Tenacres a happy, nurturing successful school for our community."

Areas given for improvement included challenging the most able pupils, especially in mathematics, reducing the gaps that exist between boys and girls, and disadvantaged children by the end of reception year and bringing the attendance of disadvantaged pupils in line with the national average.