A school near Clitheroe that is 'determined for pupils to be the best that they can be' has been rated 'Good'.

Barrow URC Primary School in Old Row, Barrow, was visited by Ofsted inspectors for the first full inspection in 11 years, and saw its rating slip from being outstanding.

The report said: "Pupils embrace ambition in how they behave in and around the school. Their behaviour is exemplary and underpinned by their strong moral values.

"Pupils are respectful and courteous towards one another, which helps them to feel happy at school.

"Pupils are provided with a positive start to their education. This stems from the high levels of ambition the school has for its pupils.

"Many pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, achieve well across much of the curriculum. Pupils have a voice at this school and they feel valued.

"They know that the school will act upon their suggestions and opinions to make the school the best that it can be. For example, areas of the school playground have been modified following feedback from the pupils."

The school's last inspection in 2013 was rated as 'Outstanding'.

To regain that outstanding moniker, Ofsted said some teachers need to improve their knowledge in order to be able to deliver curriculum content effectively in one or two subjects.

The report added: "In some cases, the learning activities that pupils complete do not deepen their knowledge or help them connect their learning with what they already know and can do.

"As a result, in these subjects, some pupils do not learn as well as they could.

"In most subjects, staff maintain a sharp focus on introducing and exploring the meaning of new words with pupils. However, this focus is not the case in some other areas of the curriculum.

"In one or two subjects, the important subject-specific vocabulary that is set out in the curriculum is not taught consistently well."