A primary school previously given a 'Good' rating by Ofsted has been told had it been subject to a graded inspection that it might no longer be rated as high as before.

Tanners Brook Primary School on Elmes Drive was previously given the positive rating by Ofsted.

Inspectors returned on February 20 and 21, and although the inspection was not graded, officials said that had it been a full reinspection, the school may not have been given as good a rating.

The inspector found that “some aspects of the quality of education need to improve swiftly”.

It said: “The school has prioritised some areas of the curriculum. This is having an impact on some subjects.

“However, weaknesses in other parts of the curriculum mean that pupils have developed gaps in their learning.

“Consequently, pupils are not as well prepared for the next stage of their education as they should be."

The report went on: “In some subjects, such as mathematics, the school has identified the knowledge that pupils should learn precisely. However, in some other subjects, the school has not sequenced the curriculum sufficiently well.”

Despite these findings, the Millbrook school was described as "kind and caring".

The report said: "Pupils embody the school’s values in this kind and caring school. Staff make sure that all pupils, beginning with children in the Reception Year, receive a warm welcome each day.

“They are keen to hear pupils’ views and take prompt action to resolve any concerns. This ensures that pupils feel happy and safe.

“Parents appreciate the care given to their children and rightly recognise this is a strength of the school.

“Pupils’ conduct around school is calm and polite. Staff show and teach pupils how to meet their high expectations for behaviour.

“This begins with carefully embedded routines in the early years. Pupils behave respectfully towards each other.”

Tanners Book was approached for comment.