GLENFROME Primary School in Eastville is celebrating after coming out of Ofsted special measures.

Inspectors said the school is now providing a satisfactory standard of education and is set to get even better.

Lead inspector Tony Shield said the 240-pupil school in Cottisford Road had made positive strides since the last inspection in November 2009.

"Academic outcomes are improving and measures to accelerate progress further are having a positive impact," he reported.

The school was judged to be good in 19 out of 31 areas. To improve further, Ofsted said it should raise attainment, especially in writing, ensure more consistently good pupil progress and further improve attendance.

Mr Shield said: "Given its track record in tackling weaknesses and driving improvement, the school's capacity for sustaining its improvement is good."

Inspectors said children got off to a good start in the reception class and the quality of teaching had improved.

"A purposeful climate for learning pervades all classrooms. The rate of pupils' progress has improved sharply and is continuing to get better as challenging targets are used to raise expectations. The school has used external support wisely and has forged good partnerships," inspectors said.

They praised the curriculum, which they noted was enriched by a good range of visits, visitors and well-supported extra-curricular clubs. Pupils' behaviour was also said to be good.

"The school is a harmonious community and pupils get on well with each other, and effectively targeted work to promote community cohesion is paying dividends. This culture of respect encourages pupils to develop confidence in their ability to succeed," Ofsted reported.

"Pupils have a keen understanding of right and wrong, and of their rights and responsibilities within the community. Their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good."

The school was commended for increasingly successful work with parents. Interim head teacher Susan Eriksson was praised for leading the school forward with ambition and resolution.

Mrs Eriksson said: "When I first came to Glenfrome, the school was troubled and had been put into special measures, but we were determined to succeed. The journey the school has been on has been one of rapid, relentless improvement, with a clear focus on providing the best education possible for our children.

"I always knew that Glenfrome was a really friendly and caring school, but it has now been recognised by Ofsted.

"I have to praise our children, they have embraced our vision and values and are a force to be reckoned with – truly future leaders."

Chairman of governors Jon Symonds said: "I am so proud of all the staff, governors and parents who have put an enormous amount of work into the school to get out of special measures ahead of schedule.

"The future is looking good at Glenfrome and we can't wait to continue our journey towards outstanding."