Can curiosity lead to wrong choices being made?

Well if you ask one of the year 6 classes at Beaumont Primary School, they will probably be able to have a long discussion about it with you.

That is because philosophy sessions at the Purley school "make an important contribution to pupils’ personal development."

At least that's what the inspector for the government's schools watchdog Ofsted thought when he rated the school 'Outstanding' following his December inspection.

"Pupils know, respect and follow school rules well," the inspector said in their report which was published last week.

"They understand the rule of law and talk confidently about the ‘lunch time charter’. "One pupil said: ‘We have to be responsible for our actions as these have consequences.’

"They are confident, sociable and appreciative of what teachers do for them. They are lively pupils who love learning."

Previously rated as good, the school's executive headteacher was happy of the progress made.

"We are all extremely proud," she said.

"All of our dedicated staff, pupils and parents have all worked so very hard to achieve this wonderful result."

Beaumont wasn't the only school to receive some good news last week.

South Croydon's St Giles School was given a 'good' rating in its most recent Ofsted report.

The Ofsted team praised the work done by staff on developing alternative methods of communication for their pupils with very complex needs. The inspector said this is now a strength of the school.

Councillor Alisa Flemming was pleased to see so many Croydon school's succeeding.

“Pupils do well during their early years in education and outcomes for them are above the national and London averages," she said.

"Both attainment and progress in our schools is better than the national average, and we will continue to work closely with all local education providers to ensure we keep travelling in the right direction.”