SCHOOL inspectors have described a Worcester primary as a good school that cares for its pupils well.

An Ofsted report said pupils at St George’s CE primary school enjoyed a “lively buzz” in most of their lessons. The report said the students usually arrived at the school with skills below expected levels.

However, by the time they left, they were broadly in line with national averages. The quality of teaching was described as good with the pace of learning rapid in the majority of the lessons.

However, not all lessons were said to challenge the most able pupils and teachers’ planning did not always take account of pupils’ abilities. Inspector Fiona Arnison said the quality of teaching, especially in English, had improved since the last inspection.

A renewed curriculum was making learning exciting and capturing pupils’ enthusiasm. The quality of education in the school’s reception class had also improved.

Inspectors said the school was capable of improvement but leaders at all levels were not using information on teaching quality and pupils’ performance to refine and evaluate school improvement strategies. The report also said pupils worked hard in lessons and were well motivated to learn.

Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities were said to be supported well and to make good progress. The inspector also said pupils who spoke English as an additional language made rapid progress often over and above their classmates, although the school had not analysed why.

Headteacher Steve Mills said: “We were very pleased we came out as a good school.The inspector said teaching throughout the school was good and achievement was good. We were particularly pleased that the report said our care of the vulnerable children was exemplary.”

Mr Mills said staff would begin work on the areas identified for improvement within the report. The school was inspected in July.