NEWPORT'S education standards have once again outclassed others in Wales.

As staff and pupils at Glasllwch celebrate an outstanding inspection report, the latest figures show that primary results are putting the city at the top of the table.

Overall pupil performance improved again and show Newport's strongest results to date.

When performance was compared with all 22 authorities in Wales, attainment in the city was "significantly higher" than might be expected in all key stages and constituted a "remarkable achievement", says a report to councillors.

Highlights included * in key stage one (infants) the city is ranked first in mathematics, science and the percentage of pupils achieving the required level in the core subjects of maths, science and English.

* in key stage two (juniors) the percentage of pupils achieving the required level four and the higher level five is among the highest in Wales and in the core subjects was first for the third consecutive year.

* in key stage three (14-year-olds), the percentage of children achieving the required level was above the national average in all three core subjects.

The report said results for key stage four had yet to be published and verified but initial indications were "extremely positive".

Cllr David Hando, cabinet member for young people's services, said: “Our education service motto, All Our Children, All Our Business, reflects our focus on working with schools to improve the lives of our pupils."

A large number of Newport schools have notched up the best possible grades following official inspections and earlier this year Estyn gave the council the highest ever rating for a local education authority.

Glasllwch, one of the latest schools to be award grade ones in all seven categories, was described as an "outstanding school with many outstanding features".

Head teacher Chris Jackson said they were absolutely delighted and believed it was down to the hard work of all the staff and the "wonderful" children.

She added that it was very much a partnership between the school and local education authority and this was vital in terms of improvement.

Mrs Jackson said there were all sorts of elements within the LEA, including governor support and link advisers, which were vital not just for the running of the school but for its success.

"The school advisory service in Newport really is second to none."