Friendly school makes grade

11:27am Wednesday 30th January 2008

YOUNGSTERS are all smiles after finding out their school has made the grade following an education inspector's visit.

Pupils at Bayton CE Primary in Bayton, near Kidderminster, were praised for their "exemplary" behaviour to both staff and each other, according to Ofsted's Ceri Morgan.

The school was given a "good" grade overall, the second highest mark attainable, but was singled out for its "outstanding" provision for the well-being of its youngsters, following December's inspection.

Avis Pounder, headteacher of six years, was also praised for her "thoughtful approach" and "vision" in guiding the school, which earned good grades for its curriculum, teaching and leadership.

Mrs Pounder said: "I'm delighted with Ofsted's endorsement of the school and am committed to building on the school's successes."

She added staff would be working to raise maths standards as high as those in English at the school.

Bayton Primary was placed in the top two per cent of schools nationally for key stage 2 SATS tests English results in 2007.

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