Ofsted inspectors have praised a Bath infant school, saying it has a lot to be proud of.

Twerton Infant School has been graded as "good" in a new inspection report, which described the care, guidance and support given by staff as outstanding.

There was particular praise for the writing and reading standards of children, which inspectors said were better than those in many other schools.

The report also commended the work of headteacher Paul Mattausch-Burrows, saying: "He takes an exceptionally strong lead in sustaining excellent pastoral care and the extremely beneficial partnerships with parents, outside agencies and the community."

Inspectors said the school in Poolemead Road had made good improvement since the last inspection and had good capacity to improve into the future.

Many aspects were graded as outstanding, including the personal development and well-being of pupils and the effectiveness of the Early Years Foundation Stage section, which consists of a nursery and two reception classes.

The report said: "This is a good school which has much to be proud of.

"It enables all of its pupils to achieve well because it ensures that every individual is fully included in every aspect of school life.

"There are a number of outstanding aspects to this school.

"The care, support and guidance provided by all adults involved in the school are second to none, and this enables the pupils to make exceptional progress in their personal and social development."

Mr Mattausch-Burrows said he was delighted with the report.

He said: "We are very pleased that the outstanding effectiveness of our school has been recognised by Ofsted.

"We have achieved these results by putting the needs of our children before everything else.

"From the nursery right through to year two we work together; the school, the children and their families to provide the very best education that we can.

"As we say here, 'Nothing is too good for our children.'"

Governors at the school, which has 174 pupils aged between three and seven, said they felt the report accurately reflected the way the school was run.

Chair Andrew Leakey said: "We are extremely proud of the head, his deputy and all the staff who make such a great team and serve the children and community so well."