STAFF, pupils and parents at a primary school in the heart of Stroud are celebrating after a glowing Ofsted report. 

Inspectors from education regulator Ofsted visited the Rosary Catholic Primary School on Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9 where they deemed the school to be good. 

The school scored good in all categories -  quality of education, behaviour and attitudes,  personal development, leadership and management and early years provision.

It also achieved a good rating in its previous 2017 inspection. 

At the time of inspection, the school had 174 pupils on its roll between the ages of four and eleven. 

(Image: Supplied) Co-Headteachers Rosy Savory and Jenny Knighton say they were thrilled that the school’s 'ethos and the hard work and dedication of staff and pupils had been recognized in the report.' 

In their report, inspectors found: "When pupils arrive at The Rosary Catholic Primary School, they receive a warm welcome.

"The school’s values help to shape their character.

"For example, pupils show ‘love’ by being kind to others and ‘respect’ by accepting differences.

"Pupils greet visitors with a smile and use good manners.

"This makes for a happy and friendly school community. 

"Staff form trusting and nurturing relationships with pupils.

"This gives pupils the confidence to speak up and seek help if they have any worries.

"Pupils know that adults look out for everyone and act quickly if they report bullying or discriminatory behaviour. 

"The school widens pupils’ cultural knowledge through trips to jazz festivals and museums. Learning in the outdoors, judo and dance clubs promote physical activity.

"Older pupils are passionate advocates for the school. 

"Teachers have secure subject knowledge.

"They present information clearly and in a logical order. 

"Most parents would recommend the school to others.

"Many commented on the suitable blend of high academic expectations and effective pastoral care for pupils.

"The arrangements for safeguarding are effective."

In order to improve, inspectors also found that: "In some of the more recently developed subjects, pupils are unable to draw on what they know and remember over time.

"This prevents them from deepening their understanding of important concepts.

"The school should ensure that the writing routines across the curriculum are clearly established so that teachers address errors promptly and pupils present their work with pride."