THE leaders of a Bradford primary school have created a “warm, friendly and caring school ethos” according to inspectors.

Newby Primary School’s latest Ofsted report praises the West Bowling school for maintaining the good standards since its last inspection in 2013 and saying it creates a friendly and caring environment in which children enjoy their education.

The latest report means the school has consistently been recognised as being good or better in all its inspections since Ofsted first visited back in 2001.

The report, addressed to head Janice Stephenson, says: “Children are happy and enthusiastic about their lessons. Staff enjoy working at the school. They particularly value the way in which families are at the heart of all you do.

“Pupils behave well and are proud of their school."

Ofsted praised the way in which the school monitors the progress of pupils and for its work with other schools in the area to provide support in developing leadership skills.

Mrs Stephenson said: “The whole school is very pleased with this report which recognises how happy and well supported our pupils are. I think it shows the strength of the entire school community here that Newby Primary School has always been a good school but as the report makes clear we are still striving to improve.”

Coun Imran Khan, Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Education, Employment and Skills said: “Congratulations to everyone involved in this latest Ofsted success. It is pleasing to see Ofsted praises Newby Primary School not only for the quality of its education but also for putting families at the heart of everything they do. As our Education Covenant makes clear education is everyone’s business and schools can only be successful with the support of their community.”

Chair of Governors at the school, Jackie Walters, won the Governor of the Year award at the Telegraph & Argus School awards in March.