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 chairman of the governors Mike Bloomfield told parents: "It is not a fair report and does not give credit to the school's many qualities."

Ofsted says that since the school's last inspection, in October 1996, it 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 leadership and management.

The report concludes: "Overall, this school is giving pupils an acceptable standard of education, nevertheless it is a school with serious weaknesses."

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

The school has started to take action, which includes a new information communication technology suite, which should be completed by September.

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

He told parents: "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."