A town school which was taken under the wing of the Swale Academies’ Trust three years ago has been rated as “good” by Ofsted.

Following a two-day visit, inspectors found Regis Manor Primary to be a “rapidly improving school” where pupils “make good progress”.

In addition, the behaviour of pupils was graded “outstanding” along with the work it does to keep youngsters safe sand secure.

Leadership and managers did not make the outstanding grade because not all of them are at the “exceptionally high level of some senior leaders” yet.

Rigorous systems which have been put in place means attendance levels have improved and are now average. Funding to provide a breakfast club is said to have helped with this.

The report goes on to say: “The Academy Trust has played a major part in securing the rapid improvements.

“Strong partnerships with the other trust schools have enabled teachers to work together to improve the quality of teaching and to secure accurate assessments of pupils’ work.

“The school is now in a position to offer support to other(s) in the area.”

Head teacher Karen Mirams said: “The ongoing improvements are due to the commitment and hard work of all the staff and the teamwork across every part of the school.

“This is coupled with a supportive network of parents and pupils who are keen to learn making this a good school.

“I am incredibly proud of all the children and extremely pleased with the ‘outstanding’ grading that was given for behaviour and safety.”

A total of 430 youngsters, aged between three and 11, attend the site in Middletune Avenue, Milton Regis.

It is not yet outstanding because pupils have too few opportunities to use their mathematical skills to solve a range of problems or investigations.

The children do not always make links between their reading and writing skills so their attainment is lower and more able students have work that is too easy for them so they so they do not always reach the higher levels.