Prompt and decisive action has put a primary school in Filton back on track, say Government inspectors.

A team from the learning watchdog Ofsted has found Filton Hill Primary is now a good and happy school with high aspirations for pupils.

Ofsted reported: "The enthusiasm and determination of the whole staff have enabled the school to improve rapidly over the past year."

Inspectors said the school's performance had faltered and standards had dipped because of changes of leadership and complex staffing issues.

But pupils are now judged to be making good progress and reaching average standards for their age.

The inspection team said the school had successfully reversed the downward trend and was well placed to improve further.

Ofsted noted that children got off to a fantastic start in the school's reception class and made exceptional progress in all aspects of their learning and development.

"High quality teaching of early reading, writing and number skills and outstanding personal development lay an excellent foundation for children's future learning," said the report.

Children aged five to 11 were said to benefit from lively, imaginative teaching and a well-planned creative curriculum making good use of delightful school grounds.

"Pupils clearly enjoy lessons and are well-motivated learners. The excellent relationships between staff and pupils and high expectations of behaviour help to create a calm and purposeful atmosphere in every class," Ofsted reported.

"Pupils' well-being is at the heart of the school's vision. This is immediately evident in the warm and welcoming atmosphere that greets pupils as they arrive."

The team was impressed by the Yummy Scrummy Breakfast Club that provided a healthy and fun start to the day for many.

But inspectors said that in spite of the school's best efforts, attendance rates were pegged back to average levels by a very small number of persistent absentees and pupils who take holidays in term time.

To improve further, Ofsted said the school should extend opportunities for the more able pupils to reach high standards, in writing and open-ended maths investigations and seek further ways to improve communication with some parents..

Head Kirsten Lemming said: "This is a real boost for all the staff. We have an excellent team dedicated to the well-being and educational achievement of all our children. The children are pretty fab too."

David Shears, chairman of governors, said: "I know how hard the staff have worked to improve standards. They're a dedicated and enthusiastic bunch. I'm really pleased for them, the pupils and parents that all the effort has produced a great result."