A school in Chipping Sodbury has been rated outstanding for the second successive time, with inspectors praising the excellent education provided for pupils.

They said children at Raysfield Infant School were "exceedingly well prepared" for the next stage of their learning, with staff creating an exciting and stimulating curriculum that inspired their interest and enthusiasm.

Youngsters concentrated well in lessons and tried hard to do their best and improve their work. There was also special praise for head teacher Alison Wood.

Lead inspector Hazel Callaghan said: "Pupils respond exceedingly well to the challenges provided. Their activities are memorable and pupils feel real pride in what they achieve. Their huge enjoyment and enthusiasm linked to good teaching ensure excellent learning.

"Parents and pupils say staff provide fantastic care for all the children and their personal development is consequently excellent.

"The main reason for the continuing excellence of the school is the strong leadership of the head teacher. Her vision, drive and commitment enthuses all the staff. She is well supported by the equally committed senior leadership team and together they manage the school very effectively."

The inspectors highlighted the accurate use of assessment, which led to activities being well matched to each child's needs. It identified pupils who needed extra support to help them achieve well and, as a result, those with specific emotional, social or learning needs made excellent progress.

There had also been an improvement in more able children reaching higher standards, especially girls, and there had been outstanding progress made with writing skills.

Although standards fluctuated from year to year because of the range of special needs, well above average standards had been a regular feature over the last three years.

The school now had excellent capacity for even more improvement. The inspectors' report said "really skilled teaching" was evident in many areas, governors were well informed and supportive and good links were maintained with parents.

Pupils knew how to stay safe and were proud of their ability to spot potential risks and plan safe ways of overcoming them.

They will even carry out a risk assessment of their new adventure playground before it is officially opened later this month.

The inspectors said the children also knew how to keep themselves fit and healthy, had a good attendance record and the vast majority behaved well in lessons and when playing.