Pupils ‘all play well together’ at a primary school which remains good following inspection.

Trawden Forest Primary School, in Dean Street, Trawden, has retained its good rating from Ofsted after an inspection in March.

Inspectors noted how children ‘arrive at school happy and ready to learn each day’ and feel ‘safe at school’.

Parents and carers appreciate the way in which staff get to know and care about their children.

The report said: “Leaders have high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

“Pupils work hard and they achieve well across the curriculum.

“They behave well during lessons and any low-level disruption during lessons is addressed well by staff.

“Pupils are polite and respectful to each other and adults.

“They play well together and they enjoy having the opportunity to play with friends in different year groups.”

Reading has been prioritised and a suitable phonics programme has been introduced.

The report said: “Children in the early years are surrounded by high-quality texts which leaders have selected carefully.

“Staff’s consistent approach to the teaching of early reading helps pupils to learn the sounds they need to become effective readers quickly.

“Leaders check that pupils are reading books which are closely matched to their phonics ability.

“Any pupils who fall behind receive appropriate support from staff so that they catch up quickly.

“As a result, most pupils are reading fluently by the time they start in key stage 2.”

The curriculum ‘interests and excites pupils’ with children in the early years showing ‘perseverance and cooperation while building dens and creating imaginative scenarios together’.

The curriculum is also described as ‘well organised and ambitious’ for all pupils, including those with SEND.

It was noted however that in a small number of subjects, leaders are still finalising their curriculum thinking.

Pupils enjoy a ‘broad range of extra-curricular clubs and enrichment activities’.

The report added: “They can hone their interests and develop their talents.

Leaders have designed enrichment activities which support pupils in developing their understanding of the wider world.

In particular, leaders have worked with other schools to ensure that pupils make friends and celebrate cultural differences.

“This helps to prepare pupils well for secondary school.

“Pupils willingly take on responsibilities to help to improve their school. “

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.