Staff and pupils at an Arnold primary school are celebrating after it was praised by the education watchdog Ofsted and rated as 'good' in all areas of education and school life. It came after inspectors visited Robert Mellors Primary Academy, in Bonington Drive, last October.
The report, which was published the following month, said that pupils enjoyed being in school and, as a result, the school had a good attendance. Inspectors also said that the school was "well led by highly skilled leaders who are supported effectively by the Redhill Academy Trust" and that staff were "proud to work at the school".
During the two-day visit, inspectors observed lessons, looked at pupils’ work and spoke to a wide range of people, including pupils, parents, teachers, leaders and governors. In the report, the inspectors wrote: "Pupils know what it means to be ready to learn.
