A STROUD headteacher who is retiring after 17 years in the post says she has loved her role in the school. 

Rosary Catholic Primary School headteacher, Rosy Savory, is retiring this summer after 17 years in the post.

She says she is pleased that she is leaving the school ‘on a high’ after two inspections this year-a Diocesan inspection in January and Ofsted in May with both judging the school to be ‘Good’.

Ms Savory said: “ I will be sad to say goodbye to the children and my colleagues.

"I have loved being the headteacher of this happy and inclusive school.

(Image: Supplied) "However, all good things come to an end and I know the school is in a really great place: the leadership team, led by my colleague Jenny Knighton, will continue to take the school from strength to strength, as part of the Little Way Catholic Educational Trust.

"I appreciate all the support I have received over the years from the staff team, governors, parents and the diocese.

" I am delighted that the ethos of our school shines through in both inspection reports. 

"The report from the Diocese said: "Pupils are proud of their school, enjoy coming to school and value the opportunities they receive for contributing to the Catholic life and mission of the school.  

"The staff are a close team that support each other and are good role models in their care for the pupils leading to strong relationships throughout the school."

Ofsted inspectors said: "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."

This announcement came as staff, pupils and parents at the primary school were 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.