A NUMBER of Bradford schools have been celebrating after being praised by Ofsted inspectors, with one primary being judged Outstanding.

Bankfoot Primary School was given the top rating in every area after a recent visit by inspectors, and the glowing report has this week been made public.

It describes Bankfoot as a “flourishing and highly successful school” and the pupils’ behaviour as “impeccable.”

Pupils, even those that start school with poor English skills, make good progress and inspectors say almost all children reach at least the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

The school was judged good at its last inspection, in 2011.

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Jamil Rafiq, the chairman of Governors, said: “This result has been achieved by a clear set vision by the headteacher and her senior leadership team along with the hard working, dedicated professional staff at the school. Congratulations to the school and the community that we serve.”

Head teacher Juliet Wright said: “We are delighted with this glowing report as it reflects how we see the school. Parents, pupils, staff, governors and members of the community have worked hard to bring about the improvements which have led to this great outcome. This has been a whole school and community achievement of which we are all very proud.”

Councillor Imran Khan, Bradford Council’s Executive for Education, said: “Congratulations to all those who have worked so hard to bring about this positive achievement.”

Meanwhile, Low Ash Primary School in Shipley was judged good in every area in its recent Ofsted inspection. When it was last visited in 2014 it was told it required improvement.

But in a new report inspectors said: “Pupils’ outcomes and the overall effectiveness of the school have improved and are now good. Pupils enjoy school, say they are safe in school, and behaviour is good. Expectations are high.”

Head teacher Terry Woollin said: “It’s testament to the incredible hard work that the whole school community – staff, governors, parents and pupils have put in to making Low Ash the fantastic school that it clearly is.”

Russell Hall Primary School in Queensbury was also judged good in every category after a recent Ofsted visit, rising from ‘requires improvement’ in 2013.

The new report says: “Leaders and governors have successfully worked together to drive improvement in the school.

“Good attitudes to learning and behaviour are well established in all classes. This forms a firm bedrock for progress and pupils are now attaining standards typical or better than that of other pupils of their age.”

Head teacher Andrea Grist said: “This has been the result of hard work from children, parents and a team of governors and staff who are dedicated and passionate about education.”

Atlas Community Primary School in Manningham maintained the good rating it was given in 2011 after an inspection last month.

Ofsted said head teacher Caroline Carr “created and maintained a culture of high expectations and equal opportunity for all” and praised the way Atlas worked with parents and the local community.