A Radcliffe primary school where pupils "come to school with smiles on their faces" is celebrating after a glowing inspection from the education watchdog.

Gorsefield Primary School on Robertson Street received an overall rating of "good" following an inspection by Ofsted in March.

It has retained its status as a "good" school following its last inspection 2018.

Inspectors praised the quality and effective delivery of curriculum at the school as well as the strong sense of tolerance and respect among pupils, who treat each other "with care and kindness".

The inspection also found that that school leaders have established "rigorous systems" to identify those with special education needs and disabilities and understand how to support these pupils well.

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The report follows the school's second inspection by the regulator since it became an academy in 2015.

The school is now part of Forward as One Church of England Multi Academy trust.

The report said: “Pupils feel a strong sense of belonging at this school.

"They are proud that their school welcomes everyone.

“Pupils, and children in the early years, come to school with smiles on their faces because they know that staff will take excellent care of them. This helps them to feel safe at school.”

“Trust leaders know the school well. They have taken positive action to support the leadership capacity in the school.

“Staff feel well supported by leaders’ actions to reduce their workload. Staff are proud to be members of this warm and tight-knit school community.”

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Principal Ruth Onyekaba says Gorsefield is now in an exceptionally strong position to carry on making progress.

She said: “It is with great pride that we celebrate the wonderful achievement of our recent Ofsted inspection.

“The report is well deserved and recognises the extremely high quality, unwavering dedication, and consistent work from so many over the years.

“Along with committed staff, children, and school community, Forward as One CE Multi Academy Trust has been instrumental in supporting our achievements- one that can only be achieved by a shared drive for excellence.

“The report praises the extensive leadership experiences children receive and their rich understanding of UN Convention on the Rights of the Child as a Silver Rights Respecting School.

“The report also praises the close attention leaders have paid to the exceptional curriculum.

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“The curriculum has been personalised to the school and its community and is delivered very effectively by teachers to enable children and adults to learn without limits.

“We are all, as a school community, exceptionally proud of what we have achieved and continue to achieve, for the children of Gorsefield Primary School.”

Karen Bramwell, CEO of Forward as One CE Multi Academy Trust, added: “I am extremely proud of Ruth Onyekaba and her team at Gorsefield.

"This report celebration of the excellent practice at this very strong school.”