A primary where pupils are greeted everyday by the school dog has received a 'good' rating from watchdog group Ofsted.
Inspectors say children at Discovery Academy 'feel happy and ready to learn'.
The school on Porlock Avenue, Hattersley, which has 228 pupils, was described as having an 'ambitious' curriculum and the behaviour of pupils is good, under the leadership of headteacher Beverley Oldham.
The report said: "Pupils are greeted warmly each morning by Obi the school dog. Pupils know that staff are there to help them if they have any worries or concerns. This helps the pupils feel happy and ready to learn.
"Pupils try their best to live up to the high ambitions the school has for them. They work hard during lessons and achieve well across the curriculum.
Most pupils require few reminders to maintain the school's high standards of behaviour.
"In the playground, pupils play happily together. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. In the nursery and reception classes, even the youngest children listen attentively.
"There are times when a small number of pupils get distracted from their learning. However, teachers deal with these occasions well and pupils quickly get back on track."
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