The report identified many strengths at Northop Hall Primary School, which has just under 200 pupils on role.

Inspectors concluded Northop Hall School is a "happy and nurturing learning community, where the head teacher and staff take great care of their pupils. From a young age, pupils are outgoing and very much enjoy chatting with adults. Most talk happily about their learning and the activities that motivate and challenge them in school, particularly in mathematics, where many make rapid progress."

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The inspection team reported that "during their time at Northop Hall, most pupils, including those with additional learning needs, make good progress in their learning from their starting points".

The report also identified that staff develop strong working relationships with pupils and create a warm, purposeful and supportive learning environment. Teachers use a range of approaches, including play based learning, direct teaching and opportunities for pupils to work with learning partners, to engage and challenge pupils to achieve well. Teachers plan regular, interesting opportunities for pupils to enjoy learning in the school's extensive grounds. Teachers plan a wide range of interesting contexts for learning, drawing on pupils' thoughts and ideas, often responding to local and global issues.

Northop Hall Primary School headteacher Lynne Harrison and deputy headteacher Gavin Roberts celebrate the school’s positive Estyn report with pupils and staff.

In the evaluation of wellbeing and attitudes to learning, the report concludes that "nearly all pupils feel safe and secure at the school. Pupils appreciate the range of wellbeing opportunities available, such as small group sessions to help them manage their feelings and develop resilience. They understand how to keep themselves safe online and how to make healthy choices. Most pupils are happy and proud of their school and show very positive attitudes to their learning".

Pupils, from an early age, are encouraged to reflect on their learning and think for themselves. By Year 6, many pupils are confident, independent learners, able to plan and carry out tasks with limited support. They persevere well with tasks and seek alternative solutions when their first attempt is not successful.

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Under care guidance and support the report states: Everyone involved with the school works hard to ensure that it is a caring, nurturing environment and, as a result, nearly all pupils feel happy, safe and secure. All staff know the pupils well and there are high levels of mutual trust and respect. Staff support the emotional and social needs of pupils effectively. Provision to support pupils with additional learning needs is strong and there are effective, inclusive strategies to support pupils in all classes.

Leadership is another strength of the school, the report added: "Leaders at Northop Hall Primary School have worked successfully with the school community to develop a clear shared vision for the learning and wellbeing of its pupils. The headteacher, in partnership with the governing body, provides thoughtful, strategic leadership. She has consistently high expectations of herself, staff and pupils. A notable strength of the school is its well-established culture of reflection that supports the effective management of change."

Staff and parents appreciate leaders' support, care and reassurance throughout the challenges of the past two years.

Headteacher Lynne Harrison, said: "We are absolutely delighted with the report. Northop Hall School is a very special place and the report recognises the positive, nurturing learning community and rich learning opportunities which all staff strive to create. This report is a credit to everyone involved in our school, staff, pupils, governors and parents."

"I could not be prouder of the hard work of our staff and pupils particularly considering the past two years which have been challenging times due to the covid pandemic. Every member of staff has worked hard to continue to provide high quality learning despite the unprecedented demands and challenges which we have faced. I would also like to thank our Governors and parents for their on-going support.

"It was wonderful to have the inspection team recognise that our pupils are independent learners who show perseverance when faced with problems in order to succeed. These skills are important to us as a school and reflect our school motto - Believe, Persevere, Succeed. I was also delighted that the report recognises that pupils are happy and proud of their school and show very positive attitudes to their learning.

"We were very pleased that the inspection team recognised how we work closely with local establishments such as Wrexham AFC and Airbus. These close partnerships have supported us to create a broad and purposeful curriculum for our pupils, which gives them the opportunity to learn from the skills and expertise of people from the wider community."

Chair of governors, Michael Hughes, said he was pleased the report recognised that "a notable strength of the school is its well-established culture of reflection that supports the effective management of change". This is reflected in the fact that the school have already written an action plan following the inspection and look forward to further improving the opportunities for every child who attends Northop Hall Primary School. Michael added: "I am delighted with the outcome of the inspection, everyone involved with Northop Hall School can feel justifiably proud of the excellent report."