North Cheshire Jewish Primary School in Manchester has retained its outstanding status following a short inspection.
The school, ranked outstanding in 2007, had sustained “high standards”, Ofsted reported.
Less than a fifth of primary schools are currently rated outstanding - and schools are finding it tougher to maintain the grade.
Ofsted said it had inspected the school because of "concerns" whether governors were effectiveness in some aspects of their statutory duties. But it found they were complying in the areas checked - in safeguarding, promotion of equality and providing online information
In particular, the inspectorate noted that the school's promotion of equality was strong, reflecting the input of well-trained staff. "Pupils show excellent understanding and respect for the different communities... found within British society," Ofsted reported.
"Pupils confidently explained that although there may be differences between these groups’ lifestyles and beliefs, they should be treated with equal respect and tolerance. This was exemplified in the comment, ‘different families but one love’."
Andrew Basger, chair of governors, said it was “not easy to maintain such high standards but the governors understand that our parents want the very best for their children.”
Headteacher Michael Woolf said "this is a tremendous achievement and is one that NCJPS truly deserves".
