A primary school in west Suffolk has retained its good rating following a full inspection by Ofsted. 

Paddocks Primary School in Rochfort Avenue, Newmarket, was visited by the education watchdog on May 22 and 23, where it was graded good in all categories, and good overall. 

The school, which has 199 pupils aged four to 11, had a previous full inspection in 2015, where it was also rated good. 

During the latest visit, inspectors said the school has introduced new curriculum plans in recent years and school guidance makes clear exactly what pupils must know and understand.

They found pupils remember much of what they are taught and are "well prepared" for their next steps in education.

Reading was praised at the school, with children in early years learning the sounds quickly and most pupils reading fluently by the end of Key Stage 1. 

Pupils are said to know the school's values and live up to them, as well as learning about "fundamental British values", different lifestyles and beliefs.

The report continues: "Leaders have built positive relations with parents, staff and the wider community.

"For example, the ‘pony club’ is a joint venture with local businesses and the school. This gives pupils first-hand experience learning about the horse racing industry."

The report praised the "effective support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and said pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs "thrive at school".

It continued: "While staff are gaining confidence in meeting pupils’ needs, occasionally, staff do not adapt learning activities in a way that best supports pupils with SEND to access the curriculum. When this happens, some pupils do not learn as well as they could." 

Inspectors said while a focus on SEND support has led to "strong provision" for many pupils, some staff do not yet provide "consistently strong adaptations" in lessons.

They added: "The school needs to continue to develop teaching so that staff consistently plan and deliver well-adapted learning activities for these pupils ensuring pupils successfully access the curriculum as leaders intend."