AN infant school has been praised by Ofsted inspectors after receiving a 'good' Ofsted report.

Croftlands Infant School in Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, was given the rating after inspection on November 28 and 29.

The school has pupils from the ages of two to seven years old and currently has 162 pupils enrolled. 

Inspectors reported that pupils are happy to attend the school and enjoy playing with friends at playtimes.

The report stated: "Children in the early years, including two-year-olds, settle into school life well. They trust the staff to care for them, including when they need comfort or reassurance."

It also mentions that the school is ambitious for all children to achieve well and this includes pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. Pupils enjoy learning and try their best and typically achieve well.

"This means that when pupils leave the school at the end of Year 2, they are ready for their next steps in education," said the report.

"Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. They learn to treat each other with respect as soon as they join the school in the early years. Pupils are polite to adults. The school is a calm and friendly place to learn and play.

"Pupils enjoy a broad range of opportunities and experiences that enrich the curriculum. This includes donating food to the local foodbank and raising funds for charities. Pupils also benefit from educational trips and visits, such as a visit to a castle, canoeing on a lake and singing in a music festival."

Inspectors praised the fact that the school has made 'considerable' improvements to the curriculum since it was last inspected in March 2022.

However, inspectors found some shortcomings despite the effective safeguarding arrangements and pupils being safe at this school.

The report stated: "The school, including governors, does not ensure that all staff have up-to-date training in some aspects of safeguarding. In addition, procedures for safer recruitment checks occasionally lack rigour. This makes it difficult for the school and governors to evaluate the effectiveness of their safeguarding practices."