Celebrations are taking place at an Egremont school following its latest Ofsted inspection.

Orgill School has continued to be a “good school”, Ofsted has ruled.

Julie Irving, headteacher, said: “Our inspection has recognised the many strengths of our school and we are all incredibly proud.

“Staff work hard to make Orgill the special place that it is and having Ofsted come along and praise our work is fantastic. We have such a positive ethos in school and this comes through in our feedback. Our pupils are extremely happy and well supported and our parents are overwhelmingly positive. This is a lovely end to the term for us.”

This is the first short inspection since the school was judged as “good” in March 2012.

In a letter to Mrs Irving, Ofsted said: “The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. Many aspects of the school are now excellent.

“Your values and principles are evident in the work of all staff as they aspire to provide the very best opportunities for the pupils.”

The inspector praised Mrs Irving, teachers, governors and the school’s family support worker. The inspector said children make “an excellent start” to their education in the early years stage. The quality of teaching throughout Key Stage 2 is also very strong and pupils make rapid progress.

The inspection said: “Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding.”

Activities that enrich the curriculum are targeted to improve pupils’ academic and personal development.

Ofsted said school leaders and those responsible for governance should ensure achievement in Key Stage 1 is as strong as it is in other stages by improving pupils’ writing and comprehension skills.