WINNINGTON Park Community Primary and Nursery School has been praised by Ofsted for the improvements made during 2018.

The school received a ‘good’ rating overall from the watchdog and the staff and leadership received a lot of praise.

Inspector Aelwyn Pugh said: “You provide very strong leadership and sense of direction for the school, based on a clear set of values that are shared by your fellow leaders and the rest of the staff.

“There is strong teamwork within the school and a clear ambition to do the best for every pupil.”

The inspector was also satisfied with the response of parents to an online survey about the school’s performance.

The inspector said: “Almost all parents who completed the questionnaire said that they would recommend the school to others.

“Similarly, all the staff who completed the online survey said that they are proud to work at the school.

“They feel motivated, respected, trusted and supported in a school that is well led and managed. The school was also praised for effective safeguarding.

The inspector said: “Through regular presentations in assembly, the junior safety officers play an important role in maintaining fellow pupils’ awareness of the potential hazards of using the internet and social media.”