Steven Smith, the head of Cowling Community Primary School for ten years, is retiring.

The 60-year-old Bristol University classics graduate, who has 40 years of teaching under his belt, finishes on Tuesday.

He said: “Cowling is a wonderful school. It has been a pleasure and privilege to work here. The children are so special, the parents lovely, the governors supportive and the staff talented. I’m leaving Cowling in a good place.”