SATS exam season is perhaps the most pressured time in primary schools, but these pupils are ready to attack their tests with a positive mind and satisfied stomach.

West Witney Primary School has confidently prepared its children for this week's round of tests, and will even offer pupils bacon rolls on exam days to help them stay happy and focussed.

Deputy headteacher Alex Sloan said children had not been bombarded with an endless stream of mock tests, but simply taught what they need to know and encouraged to adopt a positive mindset.

She added: “We don't want them to feel threatened about them or fearful.

"We have had really good results and the best approach is not to turn them off.

"It's about wellbeing and growth mindset."

The school upholds core values of courage, respect, responsibility, cooperation, tolerance, perseverance, peace, selflessness, hope, unity and thoughtfulness.

Mrs Sloan said: “The values underpin everything we do.

“For example with courage, children doing their SATs are overcoming fears and perceived difficulties.”

The expanding 360-pupil school, which serves Deer Park, is set to get four new classrooms in summer.

Mrs Sloan is among staff led by headteacher Nancy Darby, and said the school was fortunate to have a ‘brilliant’ team and happy environment.

The school offers free music lessons for Year 5 children on an instrument of their choice, and values links with the wider community.

When North West Witney Children’s Centre on the school's site closed due to budget cuts, the school set up parenting groups to plug the gap.

Noting the importance of provision for younger children, Mrs Sloan said: “We have the most fabulous nursery which follows ‘in the moment planning’, which is about children making discoveries for themselves, taking risks and being in charge of their own learning.

“It’s full of excellent staff and children who enjoy their time there."

The school also backs a maths learning concept called mastery, which ensures all pupils move at the same pace, can access the same tasks and explore topics in depth.

Mrs Sloan added: “We feel we are trailblazers in that particular element.”