PUPILS attending a small Wor-cestershire school feel safe, cared for and respected, according to an Ofsted report.

Personal development and well-being at Flyford Flavell First School, in Flyford Flavell, near Worcester, has been rated outstanding by inspectors, who visited the school in March.

They reported that the school continues to move forward under the strong leadership of headteacher Debbie Yarnold, and that pupils are well prepared for not only the next stage of learning but also the world of work.

Inspectors praised relationships at the school, as well as pupils' behaviour, calling it exemplary and highlighting the fact that pupils "have no concerns about bullying".

Attendance is also well above the national average.

The report noted that the school was taking appropriate steps to narrow the gap between progress made by boys and girls.

In English and maths, the school has implemented a strategy of sharing with pupils their targets of learning. Inspectors said this worked well because the children understand how to improve. They noted however, that the strategy is not yet used in other subjects.

Mrs Yarnold said the school was delighted by the Ofsted report. "Ofsted do not award outstanding grades lightly, so to have been rated outstanding in the personal development and well-being of our pupils is a fantastic achievement. Development of the whole child is key to what we do and our success.

"The report confirms our view that Flyford is a special place to come to school - where everyone learns and everyone matters. However, we are not complacent and strive to do better.

"Part of our success is that we are always looking for the best way to support our children so that they reach their potential and for standards to remain consistently high."

THE INSPECTORS' REPORT STAR RATINGS Effectiveness: *** Achievement: *** Development: **** Teaching: *** Curriculum: *** Care and support: *** Leadership: Grade: *** WHAT THE SCHOOL DOES WELL * The curriculum is good and enriched with many additional activities that extend pupils' interest and experiences.

* Pupils feel safe, well cared for and respected.

* Pupils enthusiastically celebrate each other's successes and show empathy for those in trouble.

* Pupils do not have any concerns about bullying.

WHAT COULD BE IMPROVED * Extend the strategies for pupils' self-evaluation to all subjects, so that they gain an understanding of how to improve.

* Ensure that all the co-ordinators use their leadership and management skills to evaluate and further improve provisions for pupils.