A Potters Bar primary school has been rated 'good' by Ofsted after inspectors carried out a visit last month.

Little Heath Primary School has once again received a 'good' from the education watchdog, as it has in each of its last three inspections.

Inspectors found that pupils are happy at the school and praised staff for their three 'overarching rules' which aim to teach children to be 'ready, respectful and safe'.

The report says: "Pupils work hard to achieve the school’s high expectations. Starting in the early years, pupils sustain concentration and focus on learning without distraction. They support each other well during group tasks and celebrate the success of others."

Inspectors were also impressed with the 'wide array of sporting activities' the school provides.

The report says: "The curriculum is organised so that pupils learn knowledge in a sensible order. The school provides staff with clear guidance about the exact knowledge pupils must learn. Staff follow this guidance closely and typically plan effective learning activities."

Praise was also given to the 'well-stocked library' and general attitude to reading.

The report states: "Along with precise phonics teaching, staff help pupils learn the necessary knowledge to understand what they read. Staff effectively help pupils that find reading difficult. These pupils become fluent readers."

The school is able to quickly and accurately identify pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEND) but does not always provide adequate support.

The report says: "The support for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs is particularly noteworthy. These pupils learn how to manage their emotions and maintain positive behaviour. "

Despite this, the report warns that "the school’s guidance for staff about how to support pupils with cognition and learning needs is occasionally vague or unclear.

"In such instances, staff do not provide the exact support pupils need. As a result, some of these pupils are not learning as well as they could. "

Inspectors have recommended that the school provide better training for staff to help pupils with SEND.

Attendance was praised, with inspectors noting that pupils 'value their time at school'.

The report notes that parents, staff and pupils have confidence in the school's leadership and that their are no issues with regards to safeguarding.