An Otley school has won praise from Ofsted inspectors for its quality of teaching.

Inspectors visited Whartons Primary School and, in their report, said the overall quality of teaching was very good and makes a positive contribution to pupils' progress.

The report also praised the relationship between pupils and adults and said that the school is a caring environment where pupils' ideas are valued.

Pupils are courteous both to each other and to adults and are trustworthy and polite, the report added. Their attitudes to work and behaviour are also very good and teachers' management and the standards of classroom behaviour are also praised.

Faults to be addressed include developing teacher monitoring, more consistent pupil assessments and limited working space in all classrooms.

Headteacher John Vincent said: "An Ofsted inspection examines attainment and progress, attitudes, behaviour and personal development, the quality of education and the management and efficiency of the school - and they have recognised that we are a very good school with excellent features."

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