A PRIMARY school with an uncertain future has defied all the odds after being branded as perfect by education watchdogs.

The Heights Primary School in Caversham was rated 'Outstanding' in all areas following an Ofsted inspection in May.

Although controversy continues to surround the permanent future location of the school, the glowing report praised the exceptional care given to all pupils and quality of leadership.

Karen Edwards, head teacher at the school said: “I am delighted with Ofsted’s report, which recognises all that we have accomplished so far as a school community.

“Being rated outstanding in every area is a fantastic achievement and is as a result of the enormous efforts and commitment of everyone in our Heights community working together in partnership.

“I am extremely thankful to all the staff, for their dedication and professionalism at the highest level, the governors, members of the Trust, parents and of course the children.

“We are so proud to have created a wonderful, inclusive school, with the care of every child rooted at the heart of it. Our school is built on these strong foundations and we are looking to the future with confidence.”

The Heights Primary opened in 2014 and future plans to relocate to Mapledurham playing fields continue to attract criticism from campaigners who are battling to preserve the area.

Reading Borough Council agreed to the proposals against the concerns of nearby homeowners, who argue the site does not offer a safe point of crossing.

Plans suggest the school will be built between Hewett Avenue and the tennis courts on an area of existing public land.

The Ofsted report reads: “Every aspect of the early development of the school has been carefully planned and successfully carried out. This has resulted in a school to be proud of.

“The head teacher is inspirational and tireless in her commitment to deliver the highest quality of care and education.

“The inspirational and energetic leadership is successfully delivering the vision of a highly successful and caring school.”

“Pupils demonstrate the school’s values every day and leaders encourage them to think of new ways to make the school even better.”