AN INFANT school has seen its Ofsted rating rise from satisfactory to good.

Chigwell Row Infant School in Lambourne Road was given the second highest grading by inspectors who visited at the end of November.

Lead inspector Brian Netto praised an improvement in pupil achievement and the quality of teaching and governance.

He said: "The headteacher's strong determination to achieve the best for the school has helped secure significant improvements since the last inspection.

"Pupils benefit greatly from the fact that they are all known to each member of staff, so they know they are cared for and feel safe.

"This ensures that the school’s ‘family feel’ helps to make it a place where no-one is left out."