CHILDREN at Bexton Primary School are celebrating the school’s best ever SATS results.

Year 6 SATs results were made available to all schools on Tuesday.

Bexton children achieved the following results; 95 per cent achieved the expected level and 60 per cent achieved greater depth scores in reading; 97 per cent expected and 32 per cent greater depth in writing; 95 per cent expected and 57 per cent greater depth in spelling, grammar and punctuation; 95 per cent expected and 53 per cent greater depth in maths.

Headteacher Emily Armstrong said: “We are thrilled all the children’s hard work has paid off for them – they really do deserve it.

“After a very pleasing OFSTED report in February, it is also lovely to see the hard work and dedication of the teachers has come to fruition. I am so proud of them all.”

The school earned a good rating for its overall effectiveness following an Ofsted inspection at the end of January.

The school was awarded a good rating for three of the five categories looked at, with the other areas – personal development, behaviour and welfare, and early years provision – being rated outstanding.

The inspection report said: “The headteacher and deputy headteacher lead the school with passion and determination.

“They have developed a culture where only the best is good enough. Staff morale is high.

“Senior leaders’ resolute focus on tackling the dip in pupils’ achievements in key stage 2 since the previous inspection has proved successful. Pupils’ progress is good.

“The curriculum ensures pupils develop their skills and knowledge in a wide range of subjects. It is increasingly well adapted to diminish the difference in outcomes between boys and girls.

“Pupils are friendly and display a high level of care and respect towards each other, adults and visitors. Parents hold highly positive views of the education and care provided.

“Pupils work hard and take a great pride in their achievements. They enjoy school and their behaviour is exemplary.”