A SCHOOL has received a rating of Outstanding by an education watchdog.

Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane, Springfield Green received the Ofsted rating after an inspection.

The report states that the headteacher, deputy headteacher and governing body have been highly effective in rapidly developing the school in the short period of time since its registration.

Inspectors found that staff have created a culture that enables staff and pupils to excel. Relationships between staff and pupils are excellent.