A BLACKBURN primary school is celebrating after it was deemed ‘outstanding’ by school inspectors Ofsted.

Wensley Fold Primary, in Manor Road, has been commended for the high quality of teaching and exemplary leadership.

The school received the top accolade of being rated as “outstanding” in all six categories after its inspec-tion on June 26.

Lead inspector Shirley Herring said: “This is an outstanding school in which pupils thrive.

"The rich curriculum, excellent syst-ems for supporting pupils’ progress and consistently good teaching enable pupils to make excellent progress in their personal development and their learning.

“Parents are overwhelmingly proud of the school and recognise its many strengths.

"One parent simply commented, ‘We all love Wensley Fold School!’ This reflects the sentiments of many parents as well as staff and pupils.

“Personal development, including spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, is outstanding.

"Pupils are extremely polite and friendly, and their behaviour is excellent.

"Above all they are very happy and are positively exuberant in response to the many exciting activities through-out the day.

“The excellent leadership, emanating from the headteacher, promotes a vibrant learning environ-ment in which pupils flourish.”

The school was praised for helping pupils achieve above-average results, which had improved since their last inspection in 2006.

It was noted that attendance was “good” but could be improved.

Mrs Gaynor Stubbs, head teacher at Wensley Fold, said: “We are absolutely delighted with the outcome.

"It is a wonderful end to the year and a wonderful recognition of all the hard work of the pupils, staff, governors and parents.

“The report rightly acknowledges all of these parties and we can all now have a well-deserved rest during the holidays and come back in the new term to carry on the good work. ”