PARENTS of children at a Burnley primary school are angry that teaching practices have been changed following a good Ofsted report.

The Chief Inspector of Schools singled out Rosegrove Infant School, Owen Street, for praise after it received a "very good" inspection report in May last year.

But after the summer break last year, pupils in years one and two are being taught together.

The report from the inspection last February said that the standard of year-two pupils was "above average".

The school has said that teaching in mixed-age groups is common and that the changes were carried out because of falling pupil numbers.

But Gill Arthur, 44, of Lowerhouse Lane, and Sandra Farrell, 35, of Berridge Avenue, say they are unhappy the Ofsted report did not prevent changes to the way their children were taught.

Mrs Arthur said: "My daughter Jessica's class teacher is great and we would not criticise her in any way. But I would never have wanted Jessica to be taught in a mixed-age class and when we complain we are told that the school must be wonderful because of its Ofsted report.

"Only this month the inspector picked out the school for praise in its report and I think people should know that the school is not operating the way it was when it was inspected.

"If Ofsted cannot stop the school changing things, then it is a farce."

A statement issued by the school said it was aware two parents had complained to third party authorities including Ofsted but they had discussed their children's progress with the class teacher and made it clear standards were not the issue.

Headteacher Angela Barker said she would be happy to meet Mrs Arthur and Mrs Farrell to discuss their concerns.

A spokesman for Ofsted said: "If parents have concerns about a school they should contact the school governors and if they remain dissatisfied they should contact the LEA."