THE new headmaster of a Todmorden junior school has been praised in an Ofsted inspection report.

Inspector Diane Auton said of Shade Primary School, Rochdale Road: "The new headteacher has revitalised the school by bringing staff and governors together with a common purpose to bring the school back on track.

She said children were now leaving Year 6 after meeting national average standards and added: "Their progress is a result of satisfactory teaching and learning.

"There are examples of good teaching, with some that is occasionally outstanding."