Laraine Jones, headteacher at Thomas Boughey Nursery School, Shelton, said: "The children have a range of learning opportunities and our staff are dedicated and enthusiastic. It is great to be recognised."

Alison Gurney, deputy headteacher at Ash Green Primary School, Trentham, said: "We have strong creative and cross-curricular work at the school and our pupils enjoy coming to school. All the staff work hard."

Sue Ball, manager of Abacus Day Nursery, Packmoor, said: "An outstanding rating comes down to a good team of highly-motivated staff.

This is the highest recognition we can achieve."

Kath Walley, assistant headteacher at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Stoke, said: "The award for our Ofsted rating is a fantastic tribute to all our hard work. We have outstanding teachers and our children are well-behaved."