A PRIMARY and nursery school in Broughton has retained its rating of 'Good' following its latest Ofsted inspection.

Broughton Church of England Primary and Nursery School was handed the rating after an inspection carried out on March 22.

The school, situated on Kepplewray Hill, currently has 135 pupils on its roll, between the ages of two and 11.

The report began: "Pupils enjoy attending this friendly, welcoming school.

"They are polite and respectful to one another.

"Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning.

"One pupil told the inspector that 'teachers make the lessons interesting, you really want to learn'."

Inspectors also praised the effective use of the school’s 'extensive grounds'.

The report said: "Pupils are able to take part in activities such as rock climbing, canoeing, and archery. 

"Older pupils take their responsibilities seriously.

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"Their favourite job is taking Obie, the school dog, for his daily walk."

The report also praised the learning environment, particularly the teaching of reading and a new phonics programme in the school,  but identified two areas that the school could improve.

It said: "Leaders can explain how their subject builds on pupils learning year on year.

"However, they have not yet made clear how the learning that children receive in the early years is successfully built upon in Year 1.

"This leads to children being less well prepared for their learning as they enter key stage 1.

"In lessons, staff teach the intended curriculum. They explain new content clearly."

It also said: "Pupils have a good understanding of the importance of equality and tolerance in society.

"However, their understanding of communities with different faiths and cultures is limited.

"This is because there are not enough meaningful opportunities for pupils to gain the knowledge that they need to develop this understanding.

"This can lead to pupils being less well prepared for life in modern Britain."

The report went on to praise the pupils' local knowledge as taught by the school.

It said: "Teachers check pupils' understanding and deal with any misconceptions effectively.

"Pupils are given the opportunity to recap their learning.

"This is helping pupils to know and remember more.

"Leaders have used local links well to make learning more meaningful.

"For instance, pupils in year 6 spoke knowledgeably about the impact of World War ll on the nearby Barrow Docklands."