PUPILS and staff at an east Durham primary school are celebrating a good Ofsted report.

St Cuthbert's RC Primary School, in Seaham, was praised by inspectors after their visit last month.

The school was given a Grade 2 rating in all areas, which made it an "overall good" school.

The inspectors said: "The school provides good value for money with resources used well, so pupils attain above average standards at the end of year 2 and year 6.

"This school has made good progress since the last inspection because it gains a clear and accurate view of how it is doing from good self-evaluation.

"Teaching is good overall and pupils enjoy a wide range of interesting work."

The inspectors also said the school must work on ensuring all pupils progress at a fast enough rate by providing a good level of challenge throughout lessons for all pupils."