An Oswestry primary school “could not be prouder” after their recent Ofsted report.

Woodside Primary School was praised by inspectors for the the behaviour of pupils and its ambitious curriculum in its latest report.

Inspectors noted the progress in the school compared to recent inspections in the ungraded inspection.

“I could not be prouder of the children and staff at Woodside. This is such a special school and this report recognises that,” said Headteacher Claire Bennett.

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“As well as the children having a real voice in this inspection, I’m so pleased that the hard work, dedication and team spirit of our brilliant staff was acknowledged in the report.”

“Staff in the school are passionate about helping each pupil achieve well as they grow. They work as a team to make sure that all pupils learn well across all subjects and get the help they need.”

“All staff in the school are ambitious for pupils to succeed and act in the best interest of pupils.”

The inspection found that “the school has worked hard to improve the curriculum since the previous inspection. The new curriculum is ambitious. Pupils learn the subjects of the national curriculum.”

In the report pupils told inspectors “the school is ‘full of kindness’ and that it is ‘like a big family’”.

Inspectors prised the behaviour of pupils and found “Their behaviour in lessons, and around the school, is considerate and sensible. Pupils often go out of their way to help others. Most pupils speak with an infectious enthusiasm about their school, its values and their learning. Bullying is very rare.”

While minor concerns were raised over issues regarding unexplained absences, this was found to be improving.

Overall inspectors found that the “school is led and managed well”, that staff “meet the high expectations set by leaders” and that they are “are ambitious for pupils to succeed and act in the best interest of pupils”.

  • An earlier version of this story wrongly said the school had been given a good rating, when it was actually an ungraded inspection.