Staff and pupils at a Hitchin school have scored an 'outstanding' Ofsted report following a recent inspection.

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School retained its 'outstanding' rating from September 2018. Despite no change during this ungraded inspection, Ofsted implied that if a graded inspection was carried out the rating may "not be as high".

Inspectors visited St Andrew's over two days, observing lessons, pupils, teachers and SEND support, praising the schools "nurturing atmosphere".

They concluded that pupils are "polite and respectful" and are "enthusiastic and inquisitive learners".

In regard to SEND and children with disabilities, Ofsted said: "The school has refined systems for identifying pupils with SEND. Provision for these pupils is carefully planned to meet their needs.

"Pupils with SEND progress well against their starting points."

The education watchdog also commended teachers "good subject knowledge" and for "probing" pupils understanding to address any gaps that arise.

Inspectors praised the curriculum too as one that is "ambitious" and builds knowledge effectively.

Ofsted highlighted that "there are "inconsistencies" in the way teachers notice misconceptions or move pupils' learning on through their written work.

They added: "Pupils do not get the information they need to improve their work or the opportunity to make the improvements.

"This hampers some pupil's progress through the curriculum."