St Mary's Church of England Primary School in Bridport was found to be 'excellent' following a recent inspection.

The report by SIAMS, the body that grades church schools, was glowing in its praise throughout all of its key findings.

It stated that: "The vision of enabling 'all to learn and shine' is emphatically seen in the outstanding provision for all."

The report also noted the "culture of aspiration and high expectations" and said that "transformational relationships inspire aspirations and attitudes, growing hope and trust".

The school has 209 pupils and has recently become part of the Initio Learning Trust, which was created after a merger between Wimborne Academy Trust and Minerva Learning Trust.

Headteacher Kate Batorska said: "The report is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our staff, and the efforts of our pupils.

"We have a clear vision about building a caring community and everything stems from this.

"Christian values lead to a loving environment where children are able to learn and develop themselves."

The report added that "watching over one another in love, is the spontaneous culture of the school" and that a "language of expectation, challenge and next steps, flow across learning".

It also noted how pupils were instrumental in making the school plastic free and had written to supermarkets calling for policy change and had even visited parliament to lobby the government.

Liz West, chief executive officer of the Initio Learning Trust, said: "This is a fantastic report. Rarely do you see one as positive as this and I know staff there will continue to maintain the incredibly high standards they have set."

Bridport Primary School rated 'good' by Ofsted

Bridport Primary School is a "happy and welcoming place" and has been rated 'good' after a recent Ofsted inspection.

Inspectors were full of praise for the staff who it said they had "high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs or disabilities".

It said that pupils "behave well during lessons and at social times' and are 'determined to do their best".

The school has also recently joined the Initio Learning Trust. There are 330 pupils aged between four and 11 years old and the school was praised for its inclusivity.

Headteacher Michaela Kite said: "It is some time since the last inspection and this report recognises the considerable effort and hard work that has gone into making the school what it is now.  

"The inspection was robust but fair; we believe that the inspection team gained a good understanding of what it means to be a member of the Bridport Primary School community.

"It was heartening to read how our pupils are 'polite and considerate towards each other'.  

"We are especially proud that pupils' personal, social and emotional development is an 'emerging strength of the school'.

"Our curriculum was also praised and inspectors noted how our children enjoy reading. 

"We are proud of the extra-curricular activities we offer and the report praised how pupils take on responsibilities and make a genuine difference to school life.

"There will always be areas to develop and we are all working hard to ensure the school keeps improving."

Ms West added: "This is another excellent report for one of our schools.

"There is a great team in place who are doing a great job and I was pleased to read how the school's trustees and the trust provide 'effective support and challenge for school leaders'.

"Safeguarding was also praised and noted how the curriculum provides ways for pupils to say safe – including online."