A primary school and nursery is celebrating after a positive Ofsted report highlighted significant improvements.
Rolph Primary and Nursery, in Thorpe-le-Soken, was praised by inspectors for its caring and inclusive culture, with pupils described as "happy, safe and proud" members of the school community.
Inspectors said standards are being met in areas including attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, early years, inclusion, leadership and governance, and personal development and wellbeing.
The area of achievement was rated as needing attention, which inspectors highlighted as the next stage in the school's improvements.
Executive headteacher Nicola Emrich said: "We are delighted that Ofsted has recognised the considerable progress that has been made across the school.
"It is particularly pleasing to see inspectors recognise the happy, safe and inclusive environment we have created, alongside the positive culture for learning that is now firmly established.
"We are ambitious for every child, but we are proud that Ofsted has acknowledged the strength of the foundations now in place and the improvements our pupils are already benefiting from every day."
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Ofsted praised school leaders for taking decisive action to improve the quality of education, strengthen behaviour and attendance, and raise expectations for all pupils.
The report also highlighted effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as the school’s focus on personal development and wellbeing.
The report said staff benefit from high-quality professional development, and pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities that broaden their experiences and aspirations.
Head of school Rosie Asbridge said: "We welcome Ofsted's recognition of the significant improvements made across the school and the clarity it provides about our next steps, particularly in relation to achievement.
"Through targeted support, curriculum improvements and a clear focus on high-quality teaching, we are seeing pupils develop greater confidence and make positive progress.
"We remain ambitious for every child and are committed to ensuring these improvements continue to translate into even stronger outcomes for all our pupils."
Rolph Primary is part of the Vine Schools Trust.
Chief exec Emma Wigmore said: "We are incredibly proud of the progress made at Rolph and of the commitment shown by the entire school community.
"This report reflects the positive impact of everyone's hard work and dedication to providing the very best opportunities for children."
The full inspection report can be found here.
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