A GUISBOROUGH primary school has set up drop in sessions for parents following a poor report by school inspectors.

Ofsted inspectors said Belmont Primary School had some 'serious weaknesses' but headteacher Colin Linthwaite and chair of governors Mike Bloomfield told concerned parents: "It is not a fair report and does not give credit to the school's many qualities."

The school was last inspected in 1996 and Ofsted says since that time, the school has not made sufficient improvement and is not as effective as it should be. The report draws particular attention to the unsatisfactory quality of some of the teaching and aspects of the leadership and management of the school.

Areas the inspection team want improving are pupils' standards in core subjects, effectiveness of management and partnership with parents. Their report concludes: "Overall, this school is giving pupils an acceptable standard of education, nevertheless it is a school with serious weaknesses."

It praises pupils' attitudes, behaviour and personal development and acknowledges that 'in all classes teachers work hard, ensure that their classrooms are organised and establish good relationships with pupils.'

The school has already taken action, which includes a new Information Communication Technology Suite that should be completed by September.

Mr Linthwaite said the report was both disappointing and disputed. The school had complained about the week-long process and conduct of the inspection team.

In a message to parents, he said: "We are determined to address the issues highlighted because, as always, we want to do our very best for you and, more particularly, your children."