THERE has been more official praise for a school, already described as having high standards by Ofsted.

Inspectors returned to Great Smeaton Primary, in North Yorkshire, and concluded the education offered is "effective" while the school had "many strengths".

The report said: "In both key stages and in all subjects, most pupils attain standards expected of their age and a significant number reach a higher level.''

The standard of teaching was also summarised as "overwhelmingly good" while the children were complimented for their "polite, courteous and well-mannered" behaviour