A BURY primary school is asking "Can things get any better?" after a glowing Ofsted report.

For, after a look at life in Chantlers Primary, inspectors have announced that not only could they find no significant weaknesses they also made an

almost unprecedented admission - there were no key issues that need to be addressed.

Head teacher, Mr John Pashley, said: "Our last Ofsted inspection was carried out in 1995 and while the inspectors then found little to fault, this time we are delighted with the outstanding outcome. The excellent report comes from the commitment and expertise of the school comunity; the staff, governors and parents working together to maintain high standards of education and make further improvements possible. It also reflects well on the children who deserve congratulations."

Improved

The inspector's report said: "This is a good school which has maintained and improved those areas where it was strong and has effectively addressed the issues raised in the previous inspection report. Pupils' performance in English, Mathematics and Science is well above the national average and boys and girls are equally successful. A high proportion of pupils attain levels higher than expected for their age in all three subjects."

"Overall, the quality of teaching is good. Almost all lessons are satisfactory or better with two out of three lessons at Key Stages 1 and 2 being good or better. "

The Ofsted team felt that the leadership of both the Head teacher and governors gave a clear educational direction and purpose to everything that the school does.

There was also a pat on the back for the good working relationship that Chantlers has established with parents.

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