SANTA is not the only person delivering gifts this Christmas as Ofsted praised to two schools.
North Thoresby Primary and Utterby Primary schools started their festive holiday in style, as a report by inspectors rated their standards as "good".
The schools, which are led as a federation by an executive head teacher, received positive comments about the quality of teaching and attendance rates.
The leadership and management of both schools were also rated as good.
Pupils have explained what they enjoy the most.
Lucy Oakley, a Year Two student at North Thoresby Primary School, said: "I like learning maths the most."
Charlie Croft, a pupil in Year Five, said: "It is really good at this school because the teachers are always there when you need them."
Daniel Wells-Waller, of Year Six at Utterby, said: "It is the best school because it is so small and you get to know everyone. I have lots of friends here and the teachers make learning fun."
Alex Tennant, a Year Three student, said: "I love this school, we get to learn lots of things."
Within the report are recommendations from inspectors on how they can progress to outstanding – such as further raising standards in reading, writing and mathematics and by developing a more prominent and effective role for subject leaders and governors.
Executive head teacher Sarah Hall said: "The reports confirm that small village primary schools can and do provide a good quality education for their local communities.
"Ofsted continues to raise the bar and with a strong, committed team of staff, parents and children we had the opportunity to show the inspectors how hard we work and how good we are.
"We will continue on our journey to providing the best opportunities we can for everyone at the two schools and feel excited about our current conversion to academy status with Academies Enterprise Trust early in the new year."
