Wookey Primary School has been graded outstanding in its teaching of its youngest pupils.

The governors, staff, parents and children say they are delighted with the outcome of the Ofsted inspection held in May, which judged the school to be good, with Early Years Foundation Stage outstanding.

The report recognises the high quality personal care, which has enabled pupils and adults to develop positive relationships within a climate of trust and respect.

Good teaching alongside this nurturing environment has enabled pupils to thrive and achieve well and reach above-average standards by the time they leave school.

The report states the children make rapid progress throughout the Early Years Foundation Stage due to outstanding leadership and provision.

By the end of Year 6, most children achieve above average standards in English, mathematics and science through good teaching.

It goes on to say there is a strong focus on raising standards and accelerating achievement as well as developing the whole child across the school.

The inspector said none of this would be possible without the high quality leadership and management underpinning the good work of the school.

The inspector identified two areas where the school could develop further – to improve standards and raise expectations of what the most able pupils can achieve in writing, and to use marking and feedback more consistently to help pupils understand how they can improve.

Paul Henry, chairman of governors, expressed his pleasure at such a positive outcome.

He said: "The report recognises the hard work the headteacher and all his staff continually put in for the benefit of all the children, and it was gratifying the inspector could see at first hand the excellent work being done when children first start at the school and the progress they make by the time they leave."

The headteacher, Jim Reeve, thanked the staff for their commitment and expertise, and paid tribute to the positive outcomes brought about by effective teamwork, the support from governors and parents, and the efforts of the children themselves.