Anstey Junior School in Alton has kept its rating as ‘good’ for overall effectiveness following its latest Ofsted inspection on March 18 and 19.

Inspector Ed Mather said the Eastbrooke Road school had taken “effective action” to maintain the standards of its previous inspection in May 2019.

Mr Mather added: “The school has high ambition for each and every pupil at the school. It is determined to ensure that pupils have the best possible academic chances and leave school well prepared for their next stages.

“Pupils are proud of the school’s respectful and kind culture. They are happy at school. Pupils consider the school’s values of belonging, learning, resilience and wellbeing to be important in shaping what the school is like.

“Throughout the school, pupils behave well. In lessons, pupils are keen to learn. They know that staff want the very best for them, and this gives them the trust and confidence that they need to try hard.”

Anstey was praised for its teaching in the report.

Mr Mather said: “In most areas, the school has precisely identified the knowledge that pupils need to learn.

“The curriculum is particularly effective in English and mathematics, where pupils develop secure knowledge and skills within each subject.”

Mr Mather acknowledged Anstey’s efforts to improve.

He said: “The school recognises that last year some pupils did not achieve as well as intended in the mathematics national assessments.

“Leaders have responded robustly and introduced a wide range of impactful changes to help strengthen the way that pupils learn aspects of mathematical knowledge.

“In a small number of subjects, the planned curriculum is not taught as well as it is in other areas. When this is the case, pupils are less clear about their learning. Training and support are currently being provided to staff to ensure the curriculum is taught equally well across every subject.”