A Harpenden primary school has remained 'good' after it's latest Ofsted visit - but inspectors highlighted several areas that need improvement.

Sauncey Wood Primary School has undergone 'significant change' in the last year, with inspectors noting that these are having a positive impact on pupils.

Despite this, inspectors highlighted concerns, particularly around behaviour, and intend to return in the next two years for a full re-inspection.

The report begins by praising the "high expectations" the school has for its pupils, as well as "breadth of opportunities" offered in the form of trips and clubs.

In terms of what the school does well, inspectors praised the curriculum for its wide ranging nature, singling out the food room for praise.

The personal development programme was praised, as was the strong link between school trips and the curriculum.

However, they noted that "in some areas the curriculum is not as well defined with teachers struggling to know what to plan and teach".

The report remarks that this is holding back pupil progress but acknowledges that steps have begun being taken to address this.

The recently introduced behaviour policy has had mixed results, with teachers guilty of applying it inconsistently.

Teachers do not all have the same high standards of behaviour and inspectors found that this leads to learning being disrupted.

The report says: "The school tracks behaviour incidents and attendance over time. However, this information is not used effectively to identify trends or evaluate the impact of the schools’ actions to improve these areas.

"When disruption to learning occurs, teachers do not always manage it well."

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A new phonics curriculum introduced last year has been poorly implemented, with the report blaming changes in staff and a lack of training.

The schools provision for pupils with special educational needs (SEN) was deemed adequate.

Inspectors also found that: "Recent changes in leadership have left staff feeling unsettled. Weaknesses in the curriculum and the approach to behaviour have added to staff workload."

The report does note that staff are optimistic about recent changes.