THE behaviour of children at one of the region's primary schools has been described as outstanding by a team of Government inspectors.

The Ofsted team rated Stokesley CP School as good in all categories, after two days of lesson evaluations and interviews with staff, pupils and governors. They also highlighted several features as "outstanding" - in particular, some class teaching and the positive pupil/staff relationships as well as the pupils' behaviour.

Headteacher Nigel Snow said: "We are very pleased with the inspection report and are delighted that the inspectors concluded that the pupils' behaviour is outstanding."

"The school is set to make further improvements over the coming years so that our children can receive an excellent start to their education."