A SCHOOL is "delighted" after being awarded the highest Ofsted rating.
Ranvilles Infant School has been rated 'Outstanding' in all categories following an inspection on March 13 and 14.
The Oldbury Way school in Fareham was last inspected in 2009, where it was also given an 'Outstanding' grade.
Headteacher Kelly Woodmore said staff are "delighted" with the grade.
She said: "Ranvilles Infant School was last inspected in November 2009 and achieved an Ofsted grade of Outstanding.
"We were re-inspected in March 2023 and were delighted to have achieved Outstanding in all areas.
"This shows the hard work and dedication of all the staff, governors, pupils, and parents of our school community.
"Ranvilles Infant School's motto is 'Nurtured We Grow' and we pride ourselves on offering a unique and inspiring curriculum for all."
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Kelly added: "We are delighted that we were able to demonstrate the passion Ranvilles Infant School has for ensuring all children are nurtured so that each individual can flourish as a learner and have their own identity.
"I am extremely proud to be headteacher of this wonderful school and thank the whole school community for their support."
Inspectors said that children at the "exceptional setting" were "thriving".
Behaviour is "exemplary across the school", the report said.
Pupils show high levels of engagement, sharing resources and learning together in harmony.
Reading is highly prioritised from the moment children start in early years.
All staff are well trained to teach phonics "superbly well".
Lessons are engaging and children learn sounds with joyful enthusiasm, the report said.
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Inspectors noted that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) enjoy the "full ambition of the school’s curriculum and achieve well". Leaders identify additional needs with "skilful" assessments.
Leaders at the school were described as "inspirational", with inspectors noting that everyone feels "highly valued and respected".
The report said that every subject is "precisely designed" with specific knowledge, skills and vocabulary for pupils to master.
Teachers use ‘retrieval’ activities to assess how securely pupils can recall their learning.
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