A village primary school has been praised for its special educational needs support and pupils' behaviour, amongst other things, following a visit by Ofsted.

The education watchdog inspected St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in Church Road, Bulmer, near Sudbury, on October 1 and 2.

In a report published on November 11 they rated the school 'good' in all five categories - quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision. 

The school, which has 66 pupils aged four to 11, was previously rated good. 

The report states pupils "relish" coming to the school and enjoy an "extensive" range of trips including visits to castles and a mosque.

Inspectors found the school ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are able to participate in a wide range of activities. 

They said staff identify pupils' needs effectively and adapt their tasks carefully, with SEND pupils enjoying school and achieving well. 

The report explains the school has high expectations of pupils, most of whom achieve well, and teachers typically have "confident subject knowledge". 

Pupils were also said to behave well and focus well on their learning. 

Inspectors wrote: "The school has an inclusive vision for the school. This is well understood by everyone here.

"The school, including governors, has a clear understanding of the school’s strengths and how it can be further developed." 

Inspectors identified that the school "has not yet ensured that all staff check pupils’ knowledge and understanding well enough" meaning knowledge gaps are not always noted. 

They wrote: "The school should ensure that all staff check pupils’ knowledge carefully.

"They should use these checks to adjust the curriculum to close any gaps in pupils’ knowledge and address any misconceptions."