Staff, pupils and parents are celebrating after a primary school received a glowing report from inspectors.

Bridport Primary School has been deemed a ‘happy and welcoming place’ and has been rated ‘good’ after a recent Ofsted inspection.

Inspectors were full of praise for staff who, they said, have ‘high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs or disabilities’.

It said pupils ‘behave well during lessons and at social times’ and are ‘determined to do their best’.

The school was formerly part of Minerva Learning Trust which has recently merged with Wimborne Academy Trust to form Initio Learning Trust.

There are 330 pupils aged between four and 11 years old and the school was praised for its inclusivity.

It's a great achievement for headteacher Michaela Kite and her team. Since taking on the role of headteacher, the school's rating has improved. 

In early 2019, inspectors said the school 'required improvement.'

Ms Kite said: “It is some time since the last inspection and this report recognises the considerable effort and hard work that has gone into making the school what it is now.  

“The inspection was robust but fair; we believe that the inspection team gained a good understanding of what it means to be a member of the Bridport Primary School community.

“It was heartening to read how our pupils are ‘polite and considerate towards each other’.  

“We are especially proud that pupils’ personal, social and emotional development is an ‘emerging strength of the school’.

“Our curriculum was also praised and inspectors noted how our children enjoy reading. 

“We are proud of the extra-curricular activities we offer and the report praised how pupils take on responsibilities and make a genuine difference to school life.

“There will always be areas to develop and we are all working hard to ensure the school keeps improving.”

Liz West, chief executive officer of Initio Learning Trust, said: “This is another excellent report for one of our schools.

“There is a great team in place who are doing a great job and I was pleased to read how the school’s trustees and the trust provide ‘effective support and challenge for school leaders’.

“Safeguarding was also praised and noted how the curriculum provides ways for pupils to say safe – including online.”