A primary school received the highest possible Ofsted rating after its first full inspection since becoming an academy in 2013.
Christ Church Chorleywood C of E School, in The Common, Chorleywood, was rated 'outstanding' in all categories after inspectors visited over two days in July.
It was described in the glowing report as a “caring community” with pupils “achieving extremely well” and producing work of “consistently high quality”.
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Ofsted had high praise for the school’s students.
It said: “Pupils are highly motivated learners and excel both academically and socially.
“Pupils benefit from the high aspirations and exceptional quality of education that leaders provide for them.
“Pupils persevere if they find their work hard.”
The students were found to display the school's values of: trust, love and respect, "consistently displaying these values in their behaviours".
Head of school Sarah Selleck said: “The school has always been confident in its approach to teaching and learning and kept true to its core Christian values: trust, love and respect; we are delighted to also see this important aspect recognised by the inspection team.”
Staff were found to be well trained and knowledgeable about their subject, tracking pupil’s learning and adjusting lesson plans based on this.
The report also found safeguarding to be effective with pupils both being and feeling safe.
It added that reading was a priority from early years onwards.
The report went on: “Teachers share their enthusiasm for reading. Leaders have planned their reading curriculum very carefully to make sure children become highly confident and fluent readers.
“Pupils love to read. They read regularly at school and at home.”
Students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) were also found to be “very well supported.”
Executive headteacher Duncan Gauld said: “This outstanding grading is testament to the dedication, commitment, and determination of all those who have ever attended, worked at, or supported the school as pupils, staff, parents & carers, governors, and trustees.
“It is particularly special for all the children and staff as a reward for their hard work over the past 10 plus years.”
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