A PRIMARY school has been rated ‘good’ in a recent Ofsted inspection after staff were last told that the facility required improvement in 2017.

Meadowhead Junior School in Blackburn was given the rating following an inspection in September when education bosses reviewed the school’s quality of education, the behaviour and attitude of staff and pupils and personal development opportunities.

The report read: “Since the last inspection, the headteacher and her team have worked tirelessly to improve the school. The headteacher has clear plans to improve the curriculum further. Her plans suit this purpose well. Staff feel valued, and they appreciate the ongoing investment in their training. They know that senior leaders work hard to ensure that they have an appropriate work-life balance. In return, staff are dedicated and hard working.”

The report went on to outline how staff have genuine compassion for all of the pupils attending the Anglesey Street school, adding that they are quick to act if and when concerns arise.

The report continued: “School leaders, staff and governors are clear that they want pupils to have the best possible education at Meadowhead. Everyone is clear about what they want their curriculum to achieve. They want pupils to be challenged, to know more and to love learning.

“Teachers plan and teach most subjects well, including reading, writing, mathematics and art.”