A primary school in one of Scotland's most deprived areas has received an outstanding report from HM Inspectorate of Education.

The verdict on St Timothy's primary and nursery in the east end of Glasgow, published today, is the best ever for a Glasgow primary - and one of the best for any school in Scotland.

The Carntyne school received six "excellent" ratings - for pastoral care; climate and relationships; expectations and promoting achievement; equality and fairness; partnership with parents, the parent council and the community; and leadership of the headteacher. Of the other nine quality indicators, eight were rated "very good".

The report means St Timothy's has been recognised as being among the best schools in the country.

Laura McLean, who has been headteacher at the school for 11 years, said: the report was the result of an "outstanding team effort".

"Everyone associated with the school is extremely proud. This report is a wonderful acknowledgement of the hard work carried out on a daily basis by staff, children and the wider St Timothy's community.

"It also recognises the tremendous support given to the school by parents, parish priests and the many local community groups and businesses who have given their time and energy in supporting various projects.

"Our aim is to provide the highest possible quality of education and to encourage all children to reach their full potential both as learners and as individuals. We hope to give our children the resilience and confidence to tackle everything life throws at them. By primary seven, we don't want them to think of themselves as deprived, but to realise they have equal rights and opportunities to achieve as much as anyone else."

Alison Cairns, 39, whose son Connor, nine, and daughter Abbie, five, attend the school, said: "The kids ooze confidence because of this school, which is all about respecting staff, pupils, and everyone working together."

Caroline Vond, 41, whose daughters Kelly, 16, and Lauren, 12, are also pupils at the school, agreed: "It's an amazing school, and everything's so well-structured. All the staff - from the teachers through to the dinner ladies - know the children's names."

Bailie Gordon Matheson, executive member for education and social renewal at Glasgow city council, said: "My ambition is for every Glasgow school to be achieving excellence, and St Timothy's has now raised the benchmark to which others should aspire."