A Bristol school is continuing to improve two years after it came out of Ofsted special measures.

Inspectors returned to Four Acres Primary in Withywood in July and found that progress was being sustained.

The team from the Government's learning watchdog said there had been a period of instability in staffing which had limited improvement but that things had been getting steadily better over the past 18 months and showed promising signs for the future.

Chairwoman of governors Caroline Jenkins said: "The governors are really proud of the progress that Four Acres has made and the hard work and dedication of the staff, pupils and parents to ensure the school continues its improvement journey. We are sure that the whole community will celebrate the tremendous journey the school has been on over the last few years and this truly recognises all that hard work. It is a real privilege to be involved in aiding the improvement here at Four Acres."

The inspectors said: "Leaders and managers… are tackling what needs to be done robustly.

"They have sustained a momentum of improvement."

"As improvement continues, especially in establishing sound teaching and learning and in developing pupils' positive attitudes, so pupils' academic progress has been lifted."

Overall, the school was graded satisfactory, with good performance in personal development and well-being and in leadership and management.

Head teacher Robert Lane, said: "I am very pleased that the inspectors identified the progress that has been made since the last inspection and our capacity to improve the school further. This gives everyone involved with Four Acres a platform to build on to further raise standards and meet the individual needs of the children and ensure they reach their potential."

Ofsted said there had been significant and positive improvements in children's basic literacy and numeracy at the 247-pupil school.

The report said: "The pupils' aspirations of what they can achieve and, in particular, their listening, reading and computer skills have noticeably improved, enabling more pupils to engage more productively in learning."

Pastoral care and links with parents at the school were also praised.

The inspectors said: "The pupils' good behaviour, positive attitudes to school and very willing and capable participation in challenging performances like The Tempest reflect the school's effectively shared commitment to self-improvement.

"Such accomplishments and the increasing amount of good teaching and quickened learning show a good capacity to improve, with promising signs of much further potential."

To improve further, Ofsted said the school should:

● Raise standards in speaking and writing.

● Ensure teachers give more information of how children can improve their work when marking.

● Improve the opportunities throughout the school for children to learn practically and independently.