A primary school where children's talents are nurtured and pupils rise to meet high expectations has been praised by inspectors in its latest Ofsted inspection.

Haslingden Primary School, in Ryefield Avenue, has retained its Good rating from Ofsted following a recent visit.

In the inspection, Ofsted noted the good behaviour of children and their strong academic achievements and personal development.

The inspectors report said: "Pupils are happy to be part of the school community.

"The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils rise to meet these expectations.

"They are inquisitive and attentive in lessons and achieve well. Alongside their academic accomplishments, many pupils develop their creative talents, and the school enables the unique gifts of each pupil to flourish."

Behaviour was noted as being good, with pupils showing politeness to each other and adults, learning "everyone deserves equal respect", and upholding school values of kindness.

Extra-curricular clubs were noted as a particular strength, keeping children active and also developing their talents and interests, whether that be playing musical instruments, dancing, or through sport.

Children take part in public performances, which inspectors noted they take pride in, adding: "Parents and carers spoke with delight of their children being the first members of their families to have the confidence to perform in front of others."

The curriculum was praised as "ambitious and broad", and links with the local high school are used to ensure pupils are ready to transition at the end of Year 6.

Teachers have access to high-quality training, meaning learning is consistent and any gaps in learning are addressed swiftly, and teachers make sure children's knowledge is engrained before moving on to new topics.

Support for children with special education needs or disabilities was praised, as was the school's focus on reading to develop a love for books and ensure children are at the level they should be.

Support for teachers to balance workloads and demands placed on them, with governors described as "courageous" in making decisions to maintain staff well-being.

In order to become outstanding, the school was told that in some subjects teachers need to ensure a small number of children's knowledge is secure before introducing new learning.

Inspectors added: "When this happens, pupils do not achieve as well as they could because the building blocks for future learning are not fully in place.

"The school should provide the support that teachers need to make sure that pupils’ new learning is built on secure foundations in these few subjects."