Banbury's newest school is one of the best in the country after its first-ever Ofsted report described it as outstanding in all areas.

The report, released this week, put Hanwell Fields Community School in the top 10 per cent in the UK.

Government inspector Catherine Munt said the school "couldn't be much better".

The only negative in the report was that some children were less proficient at maths than they were at English.

The primary school opened in September 2003, with just 29 pupils, and now has 189 and a waiting list.

School governor Nicholas Turner said: "The report was absolutely glowing, and for it to go straight into the country's top 10 per cent is a massive tribute to headteacher Jane Haggit and her staff.

"Mrs Haggit has been dynamic right from the start, and this report is a just reward for her."

Mrs Haggit said: "Only 10 per cent of schools across England are recognised as outstanding in every area of assessment and we are delighted with the inspection and the publication of the report.

"We have worked hard to establish a school that gives all pupils the best possible chance to reach their individual potential. Children enjoy the broad and active curriculum that we offer and the progress they make is extremely good."