OFSTED inspectors have rated Chilton County Primary School ‘outstanding’ for the first time.

Two inspectors visited the 220-pupil school in July, and described standards and teaching as ‘consistently high’.

One pupil was quoted as telling inspectors: “I don’t understand why there have to be school holidays, I love school so much.”

Headteacher Christine Dunsdon said: “The secret is to make the school a motivating place to be.

“Pupils enjoy the education and teachers enjoy teaching.”