AN education watchdog says that 'everyone is treated with respect' at a Dorset school which has retained its 'Good' rating.

Broadmayne First School, in Knighton Lane, was inspected by Ofsted over two days on March 22 and 23.

In its report published on May 17, the watchdog rated the school 'Good' across all areas.

In its previous full inspection back in 2012, Broadmayne was given the same grading of 'Good', a rating it has held continuously since it opened. 

Pupils were described as 'well-mannered and caring' by Ofsted during its inspection in March, adding they are 'proud to be members of this school'.

"Leaders, governors and staff have created an environment where pupils enjoy learning and thrive," it said.

"Parents comment that ‘there is a real sense of community spirit at this school."

Bullying 'rarely happens', inspectors found, with teachers encouraging pupils to develop their talents and interests in sports, music and outdoor learning, such as pond dipping.

"The curriculum is broad and ambitious for pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities," Ofsted said of the school, which is run by head teacher Helen Collings. 

"Leaders place great importance on reading. From the moment children start at Broadmayne, staff encourage a passion for songs, stories and rhymes.

"The headteacher provides clear and highly effective leadership [and] staff share her passion. They love working at this school."

Safeguarding at Broadmayne is said to be 'effective' and children aware of staying safe online, with staff on hand to 'listen if they have any worries'.

Ofsted did pinpoint some areas where the Dorset school could improve.

The curriculum design in some subjects 'does not identify the most important knowledge that leaders want pupils to know', Ofsted noted.

"Consequently, some pupils struggle to link new learning to previously taught content," it said.

"Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum is constructed to help pupils build knowledge well and remember their learning long-term."

Meanwhile, teachers in the early years 'do not provide parents with sufficient information about children’s next steps', the watchdog claimed. 

"This makes it hard for parents to support their children’s learning at home. Leaders should find ways to help parents to understand how they can best support their children at home," Ofsted added.

Despite this, 'good attendance and punctuality' is maintained at the school and the cirriculum is described as 'broad and ambitious'.