A primary school at which children are happy to attend has been graded good.

St Stephen's CE Primary School in Kearsley was found to a place where "everyone is made to feel welcome".

Ofsted inspectors grades every area as good describing it as a "caring school".

Inspectors reported: "Leaders have high expectations of behaviour and achievement for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). To this end, leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that engages pupils and

captures their interest.

"Staff expect the best of pupils. As a result, most pupils achieve well."

Inspectors found that pupils behave well in lessons and "there is a happy and calm feeling throughout the school."

"Pupils are very positive about their school," reported inspectors, "For instance, they talked with enthusiasm about the trips that they have been on, especially residential visits. Pupils enjoy the range of additional responsibilities open to them. For example, they are proud to be part of the Eco Team that has developed their beautiful Eco Garden. Pupils enjoy being rewarded for their good behaviour and hard work in the Mountaineers Club."

When pupils fall behind they are supported with additional sessions in class.

The school has an ambitious curriculum which engages pupils, including children in the early years, found inspectors

The report stated: "Teachers check that pupils have understood their learning before they move on in their lessons. This is well established and effective in some subjects."

Personal development was praised with inspectors noting that pupils learn about how to keep themselves healthy.

"They have a good understanding of how people are different and similar, and they understand the importance of tolerance and respect," stated the report.

Inspectors added: "Staff said that they feel valued by leaders and are proud to work at the school. Staff recognise that leaders have made decisions to help to reduce their workload."

The school was previously graded good and was inspected in June, with the Ofsted report having just been published.