Students and staff at a school in Felixstowe are delighted after receiving news that Ofsted considers them to still be a 'Good' school.

Colneis Junior School has retained the 'Good' Ofsted rating that it last received in 2017.

Since its opening in 2005, the school has never been rated as anything other than 'Good'.

Pupils were praised highly throughout the report, with it saying that 'pupils love attending this friendly school.'

It also stated that 'pupils are keen to learn' and they 'know and understand the school's values.

Ipswich Star: Mr Mark Girling, headteacher at Colneis Junior School. Credit: Colneis Junior SchoolMr Mark Girling, headteacher at Colneis Junior School. Credit: Colneis Junior School (Image: Colneis Junior School)

Mr Mark Girling, head teacher at the school, said: "We are delighted that the report identifies our ambitious curriculum, supportive caring environment and tenacious approach to well-being safety.

"Following considerable investment, it is also great to see that it was recognised that reading sits at the heart of the school's curriculum."

The report recognised that children at the school love reading, saying 'they enjoy spending time in the new well-stocked library area.'

Teachers were also praised throughout the report, with Ofsted recognising that teachers 'have strong subject knowledge in most subjects.'