A TECH savvy primary school in Dalton has been praised for providing a 'harmonious learning community' for its pupils.

Dalton St Mary’s CofE Primary School was found to be 'good' by an Ofsted inspector in its latest report.

A letter written by Naomi Taylor to head teacher Lynda Woodburn heaped praise on the educational establishment.

"You and your deputy headteacher have an accurate and reflective view of the school’s strengths and priorities," she wrote. "You are determined to improve the school further and have high expectations of what you and your staff can achieve."

She recognised the school's use of mobile technology and commended how it had been used in the classroom to support pupils' learning.

"You and your staff continue to ensure that children get off to a good start in early years," she wrote. "It was impressive to see so many parents settle to read with their children at the start of the school day. This is developing children’s love of books and stories and provides a really calm start to the day."

"We are really happy with the outcome and the overall judgement," head teacher Mrs Woodburn said, added that she was particularly pleased that the use of technology had been recognised. "I am proud because our school is a vibrant and exciting place to be every day.

"Our children are the best and that was the first thing I said to the inspector when she asked what she would see in the school. I said, you will see a school full of amazing children."

To improve, a greater proportion need to reach the higher standards in mathematics by extending pupils’ reasoning skills in mathematics and teachers should build on good progress so that even more children reach a good level of development by the time they leave the reception class.