A school in East Lancashire that is described as a 'welcoming place where people take good care of each other' has been rated as 'good' by Ofsted.

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, in Whalley Road, Hurst Green, was graded a 'good' school following an inspection, which is a fall from its last inspection when it was rated outstanding.

In their report, inspectors stated 'pupils are happy at the school' and they 'value the encouragement and support that they receive from staff'.

It said: "Pupils look forward to spending time with their friends. They enjoy learning during lessons and relaxing together at social times.

"Pupils’ positive behaviour and attitudes contribute well to the calm and purposeful atmosphere around the school.

"Pupils were keen to tell inspectors about the impressive range of activities provided by the school which enhances their personal development.

"For example, pupils carry out numerous roles of responsibility diligently. These include belonging to the eco-council, acting as an ambassador or being part of the chaplaincy team.

"The school also provides a vast array of clubs and trips. These support pupils exceptionally well to develop new talents and interests.

"Pupils embrace the opportunities available to them to support their local and wider community."

This school was last inspected 16 years ago, and was judged as ‘Outstanding’.

To regain its outstanding moniker, Ofsted said the school needs to ensure teachers have a shared understanding of how to accurately identify different types of special educational needs and disability (SEND).

The report continued: "The school is not consistently proficient at discovering the underlying reasons why some pupils struggle to learn.

"At times, this reduces the timeliness and effectiveness of the support that teachers provide for these pupils.

"As a result, some pupils with SEND do not achieve as well as they could."