STAFF, students and parents are celebrating the recent Ofsted inspection report at a secondary school in Bicester.

Inspectors judged the quality of education provided at Cooper School to be "good overall, with improving standards and results".

The report described the teaching and learning at the school, in Churchill Road, as "good with some examples of outstanding practice across the school.

"Lessons are well planned, with interesting and varied activities to provide a good atmosphere for learning."

Parents also supported the school by stating they felt it "has gone from strength to strength" and that they would "recommend the school to any newcomers in the area." The school's specialist status in science also "contributed to the good improvements since the last inspection."

Headteacher Ben Baxter said: "I am extremely pleased that staff, students and parents all contributed so positively towards such a great report.

"It's a real testament to the hard work everyone has put in to moving the school forward since the last inspection.

"I am delighted that Ofsted has confirmed what students and parents told them, that Cooper School provides a good education in Bicester."

Ofsted inspectors reported that the students "enjoy school" while also praising the institution's "care and guidance".

The school's accelerated programme for gifted and talented students and the wide range of vocational options in the curriculum were praised.