Sandringham: King 'proud and delighted' at school's success

Sandringham and West Newton Primary Academy has been congratulated on its Ofsted report by King Charles <i>(Image: DNEAT/PA)</i>
Sandringham and West Newton Primary Academy has been congratulated on its Ofsted report by King Charles (Image: DNEAT/PA)
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King Charles has expressed his pride after a school on his Norfolk estate was rated 'good' by the education watchdog.

Ofsted visited the Sandringham and West Newton Primary School, a stone's throw from Sandringham House, in January.

Its report said the school was a "happy and harmonious place".

Eastern Daily Press: Staff and pupils at Sandringham and West Newton Primary Academy celebrate their Ofsted reportStaff and pupils at Sandringham and West Newton Primary Academy celebrate their Ofsted report (Image: DNEAT)

Now the monarch has asked a senior aide to thank head Jane Gardener and her staff for their efforts.

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In a letter to Ms Gardener, the King's Sandringham agent Edward Parsons writes: "I have been asked by His Majesty the King to let you know how proud and delighted His Majesty was to hear of your recent success with such a good Ofsted report and asked me to extend His Majesty's thanks for such an excellent tribute to you and all your staff's efforts and dedication." 

Eastern Daily Press: King Charles IIIKing Charles III (Image: PA)

Many of the school's 86 pupils are the children of workers on the Royal Estate.

It's head said after the Ofsted report was published: "I am so blessed to have such an incredible team, who all work so hard every day to make the school the wonderful place that it is."

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