A local school in Barrow has earned praise from Ofsted inspectors while four staff members secured nationally recognised qualifications.

The Victoria Infant and Nursery School was deemed ‘good’ in all areas in the report published today.

Ofsted inspectors were impressed, describing the school’s high expectations for pupil’s learning and behaviour and that "pupils enjoy learning and benefit from an interesting and ambitious curriculum," the report noted.

Headteacher Lindsay Grayless expressed her happiness with the inspection’s outcome.

"The report reflects the high expectations we have for all children to succeed and the dedication of the whole staff team to help each child achieve their full potential.

"Our curriculum is both bespoke and ambitious, and this is reflected in the children’s positive attitudes to learning and the pride they take in their work.", she said.

Adding to the school’s achievements, teachers Cerys Hill, Teresa Tyson, Rebecca Thompson and Evie Stewart each secured National Professional Qualifications.

The headteacher professed her pride for the teaching team and their extra effort to complete their NPQs, underlining the staff's commitment to professional development and the school's continuous improvement.

Mark Mills, Chair of Governors, commended the school, stating: "It is great to receive an exceptionally good Ofsted report that recognises the journey the school is travelling, highlights the progress that children make and reflects the consistent hard work and dedication of Lindsay and all of the staff at Victoria Infants and Nursery School".

Victoria Infants and Nursery School, an associate member of South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust, received congratulations from the trust’s Chief Executive, Professor Andrew Wren.

He praised the school for its "amazing work, its excellent curriculum" and support for student’s personal development.

He also acknowledged the teachers’ work securing their national professional qualifications, believing it "further strengthens the school and gives pupils the best possible educational experience".