A high school in Ipswich with more than 1,700 students has been praised by Ofsted following an inspection last month.
Northgate High School and Sixth Form in Sidegate Lane West was visited by the education watchdog on December 3 and 4 to assess the school five years since it was last visited.
Inspectors found the school to be 'good' in all areas except for pupil behaviour and attitudes, which was highlighted as 'outstanding'.
Ofsted inspectors noted that despite the school having 1,708 students, it "feels like a tightly-knit community".
They said that pupils are "highly respectful towards each other and staff" and they are "exceptionally polite and considerate of one another".
Inspectors also found that pupils behaved well in lessons and around the school and they listen to teachers carefully, appreciating all that staff at the school do for them.
They found that pupils' attendance is good at the school as they enjoy going to Northgate High School.
The curriculum was also praised by inspectors, noting that it was "broad and ambitious" and leaders at the school have "carefully considered how pupils learn best and precisely set out what they need to know."
Staff and leaders at the school were also recognised in the report, stating that staff "love working at the school and want to do their best for the pupils" due to the "exceptional care of staff well-being" leaders take.
Rowena Mackie, the school's headteacher, said: "We are pleased that Ofsted has recognised the many strengths of our school.
"Our students are the heart of the school and they fully embrace our values of respect, determination and teamwork.
"We have great teachers and support staff who work hard to provide the best opportunities and support for our students.
"The real challenge for us will be sustaining both our broad curriculum offer, and pastoral care for our students, in the face of very difficult financial constraints brought on by years of inadequate funding."
Ofsted no longer publishes single-word judgements of schools.
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