A Swindon school has been rated as 'outstanding' in its recent Ofsted inspection, with inspectors praising staff for "exemplary" work to support pupils’.

The government education watchdog visited Haydon Wick Primary School on Tuesday, June 18 and posted the results at the end of last month. 

The school, which is part of the White Horse Federation multi-academy trust and has Chris Neal as a headteacher, had not been inspected since it converted to an academy in 2014, but was considered 'Outstanding' following an inspection the year before the conversion. 

This year's inspection showed that the over ten-year gap between inspections had no impact on the running and management of the school as it returned results of 'outstanding' in all five monitored fields. 

This meant that it achieved the best possible Ofsted inspection result in the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision. 

A spokesperson for the school said: "We are delighted to announce that we are finishing the year on a high after receiving the top rating of ‘Outstanding’ in our recent Ofsted inspection.

"In the report, the school was praised for its strong values and culture, high expectations for all, support for children with SEND and the exceptional start it gives all children in its outstanding early years provision.

"Inspectors also highlighted the richness of the school experience on offer, saying: “The school’s work to support pupils’ personal development is exemplary. It goes above and beyond to ensure that pupils have a wide range of opportunities. These activities enrich and extend pupils’ learning beyond the academic.

"What a way to finish the academic year."

The three-person strong Ofsted inspection team, led by Nicky McMahon said: "Pupils thrive at Haydon Wick Primary.

"Expectations for all pupils are high. As a result, pupils attend regularly and are eager to learn. Pupils are rightly proud of their school. There is a strong sense of community, which pupils value.

"The values of respect, resilience and responsibility underpin the school’s ethos and are threaded through the curriculum and life at the school. As a result, pupils’ behaviour and attitudes strongly reflect the school’s values.

"Pupils are adamant that everyone is treated equally and fairly. Pupils have a firm belief that discrimination should not be tolerated. Pupils, including the youngest children in early years, demonstrate high levels of respect for one another and for adults.

"They are mindful of others’ well-being. As a result, the school environment is positive and welcoming."