A VILLAGE school that has maintained its high standards over the past four years despite doubling in size is celebrating a good Ofsted report.

Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School has again been ranked good by Ofsted after a rigorous inspection.

Inspectors visited the school, between Bedale and Northallerton, looking in depth at reading, mathematics and science.

They also considered responses to online questionnaires completed by parents and staff, met with members of the governing body and with a representative from the local authority.

Inspectors highlighted a host of positive factors and described the relationship between staff and pupils as warm and caring.

Executive headteacher Rowena Sykes said: “Our pupils were absolutely brilliant with the inspectors; they were welcoming, insightful and honest.

“I’m delighted they recognised how much we value our outdoor education.

"It really is enriching young people’s lives, helping them be the very best they can be and gain the skills they need to flourish in the future.

"Our early years foundation/key stage1 outdoor area was recently redeveloped with donations made by the local Methodist Church and the Matthew Robinson Trust.”