A primary school in Ipswich is celebrating after being recognised with a national award for its commitment to excellence in art teaching and learning.
Gusford Primary School has been awarded the Artsmark Silver Award, the only creative quality standard for school and education settings, accredited by Arts Council England.
Artsmark ensures that every young person can be creative and access a diverse, high-quality cultural education.
The award recognises schools for pitting the arts, culture and creativity at the heart of their curriculum and is high praise for the Ipswich-based school.
Heather Madsen, executive headteacher at Gusford Primary School said: "We are delighted to have received this award which recognises the importance that we place as a school on all elements of the arts.
"Out pupils really enjoy all the creative opportunities we offer here at Gusford and it is clear how much they benefit from these opportunities."
Lynsey Holzer, CEO for The Active Learning Trust, said: "This is a very well-deserved award which celebrates such an important area of excellence for our young people and highlights the commitment and dedication of our staff to promoting and supporting the arts."
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