St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy in Long Stratton has received the highest possible rating from the education regulator, after being rated as 'requires improvement' in 2023.

Ofsted inspectors said "pupils love coming to this school" and noted that the school provides a "calm, quiet environment where pupils are happy and exceptionally well cared for."

The report also highlighted marked improvements across all areas of the school's operations.

Laura Richardson, who became........

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