A school where pupils feel happy and safe and build good relationships has been praised by inspectors. 

Staff and pupils at Foxhills Junior School in Ashurst are celebrating the results of their latest Ofsted inspection.

The report, published this week, says pupils are well cared for by staff who know them well and enjoy playing with their friends and on the school's go-karts.

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It said: "The school has high aspirations for pupils. Pupils are motivated to do their best. They start each school day ready to learn.

"All at the school are committed to the school’s C.L.E.A.R. values of care, learn, engage, achieve and reflect.

"These are interwoven into all aspects of school life. Pupils are proud to earn awards in recognition of the values. They strive to become ‘values champions’.

"Pupils feel happy and safe and build good relationships. They are well cared for by staff who know them well. Pupils know and understand the high expectations the school has for their behaviour.

"They enjoy playing with their friends at playtimes, particularly when it is their turn on the go-karts."

It adds that 'pupils are proud to take on roles of leadership', 'leaders have worked to develop a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum, 'governors are experienced and know the school well' and 'staff are proud to work at the school'.

Lucy Howe, headteacher of the school and its federated infant school, said: "We are really pleased that the Inspector identified that the juniors is a safe and happy school where children enjoy themselves, are motivated to learn and that adults are ambitious for them.

"Our ultimate goal is that children thrive at Foxhills Junior School by achieving their very best.

"I am very proud of the Foxhills community - our children are wonderful and our teachers and support staff team work exceptionally hard to create memorable and impactful learning experiences.

"It is my privilege to lead the Federation and I look forward to working with team Foxhills to ensure both schools continue to strengthen and improve."

The report was carried out at the 305 pupil school on June 3 and 4.

It's the first ungraded inspection since it was rated good in March 2020 and confirms 'Foxhills Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection'.