A school has received glowing praise from education watchdogs.
Baxenden St John’ CE Primary School was given a ‘good’ rating by Ofsted and headteacher Christina Regan was praised as an ‘inspirational leader’.
In the previous Ofsted inspection in January the school was told that it required improvement.
Mrs Regan has said that she is delighted with the improvement over the past year, she said: “The school and all the stakeholders are very pleased, we are no longer a school that requires improvement and we are now looking to the future to make further improvements.”
In the report, published on Friday, November 7 Jennifer Platt, lead inspector said: “The progress made by the school since the previous inspection is largely due to the determination of the headteacher.
“Her high expectations and work ethic have helped changes to be implemented.
“She is ably supported by the deputy headteacher; together they have established a commitment to improvement and embedded a culture of ambition.
“The principle of valuing the individual pupil underpins the leadership of the school and ensures equality of opportunity. This is supported by governors and, with more stability of staffing, it ensures the school is well placed to improve.”
She added: “Behaviour is good. Pupils are friendly, polite and well mannered. They go out of their way to welcome visitors.”
