"Exemplary" behaviour from pupils has helped a Helston primary achieve an excellent Ofsted report.

Nansloe Primary School was described by inspectors as "a good school which is doing well" in a report that also highlights the quality of teaching and learning, the support from parents and the local community and the school's "exceptionally caring and supportive atmosphere."

The inspector wrote: "This is a good school working in challenging circumstances that understands pupils' personal development and well-being are key to their success. It is doing well because leadership and management are good."

Head teacher Suzanne Trythall came in for praise, with the inspector adding: "The head teacher provides outstanding direction and great flexibility in adapting to the changing needs of pupils. Good leadership and management stem from a strong and dedicated head teacher, who leads the staff team very effectively and responds well to pupils' needs."

The deputy head teacher was also praised for bringing a "lively enthusiasm" to his work and had "set the school alight" with his innovative ICT work.

"The good teaching underpins good progress. A good curriculum to inspire and stir up pupils is making learning irresistible. Teachers create a stimulating place for pupils to learn and plan activities that maintain their interest. Behaviour is exemplary overall. Pupils enjoy school tremendously," explained the inspector.

Head teacher Mrs Trythall said: "We are delighted with the findings of the inspection report. It reflects the dedication and enthusiasm which are such strong features of the school. I feel enormously grateful to the children, staff, parents and governors who make Nansloe such an inspirational and stimulating place in which to learn."

The report highlighted the school's particular strengths as being the "extremely effective" arrangement for pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities, the school's success in promoting healthy living and the way it allows pupils to develop through a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

Pupils were described as very well behaved and displaying excellent attitudes towards learning. "Pupils enjoy being at school a lot. They talk enthusiastically about how good their school is. Pupils work hard to please their teachers and constantly stress how interesting lessons are because learning is fun," wrote the inspector.

The school's links with parents and the wider community were also commended. When parents were asked for their thoughts, as part of the inspection, they said: "The teachers know their children well, they treat them as people, not numbers and respect goes both ways."

The report noted the improvements made since the school's last inspection and concluded that the school had a good capacity to improve even further.

Areas the school were told to work on were making sure that marking was consistent so that pupils were "crystal clear" about what they had to do to improve their work and to improve the arrangements for foundation stage pupils by making time for first-hand monitoring of the nursery and providing reception children with a suitable outdoor area as soon as was reasonably practical. The school was also told it could work even more closely with parents to raise attendance, so that the recent improvement was maintained and pupils could always achieve well.

Mr R Thomas, chairman of the governors at the school, said: "I am pleased that the inspector recognised the good leadership and management of our school, which contributes to our children doing so well and enjoying school tremendously. I have an outstanding board of governors who all work hard to discharge their responsibilities for the benefit of our pupils. This is an excellent report that we are proud to receive."