The teaching of specialist subjects at a primary school is "inspirational", an Ofsted inspection found.

A report published on Friday by the education watchdog rated Churchfields Junior School in South Woodford, as outstanding following a vist by three inspectors in December. 

This is the first time the junior school has been judged as 'oustanding' having previously been rated as 'good'. 

Pupils' overall level of achievement was particularly highlighted as outstanding with all year 6 pupils "working at exceptionally high levels in reading, writing and mathematics."

Disadvantaged pupils at the Churchfields school perform better than the national average with schoolchildren around two terms ahead in maths and one term ahead in writing. 

Inspectors noted that since its last inspection, the teaching of mathematics has "improved significantly" and pupils are now performing to the same level as in writing and reading.

The behaviour and safety awareness by pupils was praised for its maturity as many children voluntarily take on the role of pupil advocate and are educated about the different forms of bullying and how to keep themselves safe when accessing the internet. 

Inspectors found the rich and varied curriculum taught to its 479 pupils to be "motivating, inspiring and engaging" and British values, including democracy and tolerance are promoted throughout the school. 

To improve further, staff must ensure that pupils apply their numeracy and literacy skills to all subjects. 

Headteacher Wendy Thomas, said: "We are absolutely delighted and I am particulalrly proud of my team of staff who strive on a daily basis to provide the highest possible standard of eduction to all our children. 

"They were a tough group of inspectors who recognised the efforts we have been making in ensuring our curriculum inspires pupils."