A SCHOOL which was told to improve by Ofsted two years ago has turned around its fortunes to be rated as 'good' with 'outstanding' features.

Inspectors praised the headteacher, teachers and governing body at Brimscombe Primary School and said all of the areas previously judged 'requiring improvement' had been addressed.

The Church of England school was given the second highest rating of 'good' overall, while pupils' personal development, behaviour and welfare was judged 'outstanding.'

Headteacher Karen Riordan said: "I am immensely proud of our latest Ofsted report.

"The pupils were given the opportunity to shine and clearly impressed the inspector with their excellent attitude towards learning and the high standards of work being produced.

"Two years ago it was felt that the 'requires improvement' grading given by Ofsted didn’t reflect the true nature of the school.

"However, the whole school community have pulled together and we feel elated that on this occasion our efforts have been rewarded with a good grading overall and, in particular, that personal development, behaviour and welfare are judged to be outstanding.

"The teachers have worked very hard to ensure that all children reach their full potential in the basics of reading, writing and maths but we have held true to our vision of developing confident, curious children who care for others and the world around them."

Lead inspector Andy Lole praised pupils' behaviour and development at the school of around 100 in his report.

He said the inspection, on March 15 and 16, had found achievement in maths and English to be the same or better than similar schools.

Early years provision was rated 'good' and attendance is above average, the inspection found.

He added: "The school’s work to promote pupil’s personal development and welfare is outstanding.

"Pupils show excellent attitudes to their learning, and a high level of respect and concern in their relationships with others.

"They demonstrate high levels of self-confidence, which enables them to work on their own when required.

"They regularly show delight in doing well. Their workbooks demonstrate the strong effort they put into their work, and the pride they feel about it."