Primary school pupils banned from decorating town's Christmas tree over 'inadequate' Ofsted rating

Primary school pupils have been banned from hanging decorations on their town’s Christmas tree after the school received an “inadequate” Ofsted rating.

Youngsters in Cornwall were forced to pass up the annual tradition in favour of “a commitment to ongoing improvement at the school”, the Telegraph reported.

Parents of students at Padstow School hit back at the plans and accused staff of ruining “the magic” of the community gathering.

They pledged to plan their own events for children to make decorations for the tree.

One mother told the Telegraph: “What's been taken away is the magic of community getting together, all because our Ofsted report was a shambles."

Another, Emma George added: “It's a disgrace, it's so sad that [the head teacher] wants to take this away.”

A school spokesperson told the newspaper: "Due to an extremely busy timetable of events and activities planned between now and Christmas and a commitment to ongoing school improvement, the school has politely declined to be involved this year."

They added that the school "has always enjoyed close links with the town" and is involved in many Christmas community events.