'SIGNIFICANT improvement' has been reported by inspectors at a borough school which had already been declared to be 'good'.

Pupils, staff and the wider school community at Chadwell St Mary Primary School on River View have been celebrating the latest outcome and acknowledgement of what has been described as 'The Chadwell Way'.

Inspectors delivered their verdict following an ungraded inspection in November, suggesting that the school's work may have improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.

They said: "Pupils are rightly proud of their school. They are happy because they learn in a kind and orderly community. The school is ambitious for all pupils. Staff have very high expectations of pupils' behaviour and learning.

"As a result, pupils have exemplary relationships with each other, and many achieve very well. 'The Chadwell Way' is central to pupils' life at school.

"Respect, responsibility and resilience are embedded every day. Adults remind pupils about these values regularly. Consequently, pupils understand them and live them. They respect everyone they meet and aim high in all they do.

"Pupils feel safe here. They know adults care about them. In return, pupils trust and listen to their teachers. They understand this helps to keep them safe as well as to learn. Pupils take advantage of an extensive range of personal development opportunities. The school has thought very carefully about the visits, visitors, clubs and experiences that pupils encounter.

"As a result, pupils have chances to extend their talents and interests. They attend bespoke master classes in a range of subjects."

The full report of inspectors can be read via this link.