School rated outstanding in all areas by Ofsted

Teachers at Redhill Primary Academy were praised for delivering lessons that inspired pupils

A school has been rated outstanding by Ofsted, with inspectors praising it for "having an exceptionally well thought out and carefully constructed curriculum."

Redhill Primary Academy in Telford, Shropshire, was awarded top marks in all areas, following a two-day inspection in June.

Inspectors said teachers at the school delivered lessons that "inspire and motivate pupils."

In a statement on its website, Redhill Primary Academy said it was "delighted" to have "been awarded Ofsted’s highest accolade."

The school, based in Priorslee, is part of the Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust.

A report said assessment at the school had been used "effectively" to check pupils had an understanding of what had been taught and that this was "particularly exceptional" in mathematics.

Inspectors added reading was "taught very well" and praised provision for pupils’ personal development as "exceptional."

Pupils had a "deep understanding of the values of tolerance, kindness and respect,” it added.

As well as being awarded the top mark overall, the school was graded as outstanding in all five areas assessed, including for quality of education and leadership and management.

“We are very proud to have received such a glowing report and thank all the staff, children and families for their continued support," a Redhill Primary Academy spokesperson said.

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.