Good grade for city primary

Pupils, teachers, staff and governors at a Peterborough primary school are celebrating after achieving another good Ofsted inspection. Highlees Primary School in Ashton Road, Westwood, received the good news this week following a visit from the government inspectors back in June.

It is the second time in three years that the school, which is run by the Elliot Foundation Academies Trust and supported by Peterborough City Council, has achieved a good ranking.

Hugh Greenway, chief executive of the Elliot Foundation Academies Trust which runs the school, said: “We are immensely proud of Emma Ward (executive principal), Jo Stroud (head of school) and all the staff and pupils at Highlees School.”

Elaine Hedgecock, chair of the school’s governors, added: “We are a big primary school with over 400 pupils. Maintaining high standards is a challenge, which is why we are so delighted with this report. We will continue to work to drive forward improvements.”