A WEST Wight school has been rated 'good' by Ofsted — but it will not save the school from closure.

All Saints' Primary School, Freshwater, has been rated as 'requires improvement' for the previous six years. Following its latest inspection last month, however, it has been rated 'good' in all areas.

Ofsted inspectors said pupils were caring, respected each other and felt safe at the school.

The found staff had high expectations for pupils, and encouraged them to do their very best.

According the the Ofsted report, published today (Wednesday), inspectors found All Saints' pupils were well behaved and and enjoyed discussions in class — although a few struggled to contain their ideas and called out.

It was found the headteacher and staff had worked hard to review and improve the school’s curriculum.

Headteacher Nicki Mobley said she was 'absolutely delighted' with the report.

"This is a reflection of all the hard work, commitment, dedication and support of staff and governors, and I am very proud of every member of my team who has been part of making this happen in challenging circumstances in recent months," she said.

"It follows the fantastic SATs results achieved by our Year 6 children. All our children work hard and make great progress, which has been recognised, and I am proud of them all."

Catherine Powell, chair of governors, said: "I would like to thank my fellow governors for their contributions in attaining this brilliant outcome. This has been achieved at a time of potential change and challenge to the school and is testament to the energy, resilience and leadership of the head.

"I am proud to promote All Saints as an inclusive school, where pupils thrive in the ethos of the Christian values of respect, caring and friendship.

"Our children will be an asset to any new school, and we will continue to wish them well in the next stage of their educational journey.

However, despite the good news, the Isle of Wight Council still intends to close All Saints to reduce the number of surplus primary school places in the West Wight area.

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Cllr Paul Brading, cabinet member for children's services, education and skills, said he was delighted with the Ofsted result but it would not change the council's decision.

He said: "It doesn't change our direction of travel. All Saints does have a financial deficit and the benefit of a federation is that they share heads, business managers and resources."

Following the closure of All Saints, Yarmouth Primary School is also set to close — then relocated to the All Saints site.