DELIGHTED children and staff from a Bewdley primary are celebrating an impressive turnaround just 12 months after the school was slammed as ‘inadequate’ by Government inspectors.

St Anne’s Primary School, in Wyre Hill, was inspected by Ofsted in March and given an overall ‘good’ rating with the areas of Early Years and Behaviour & Welfare being placed in Ofsted's highest category of 'outstanding'.

The report is a far cry from 12 months earlier in which the school was judged as being inadequate with a host of improvements and changes urgently required.

Head teacher Simon Tapp said his team and the governing body were committed to maintaining momentum of school improvement and high achievement.

He said: “We are thrilled and proud of the outcome of the inspection, which acknowledges the amazing progress the school has made over the past twelve months.

“This is a remarkable achievement and the whole school community deserves to be recognised for their commitment, hard work and unswerving belief that St Anne’s is a great place for children to begin and develop their learning.”

“My staff and pupils are the jewels in our crown and a credit to the school. I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to staff and parents for supporting and guiding the school through the past challenging year – the results for everyone are certainly worth it! It’s been an incredible team effort.”

In her report on St Anne’s, Inspector Deana Holdaway said that "standards have improved significantly since the last inspection."

Other comments in the report included: "The head teacher and senior leaders are knowledgeable, skilled, determined and committed to providing the best possible education and care for every pupil”

“All pupils make good progress from their different starting points. Pupils’ impeccable behaviour and joyful attitudes to learning make them excellent ambassadors for the school - they are very proud to be pupils at St Anne’s”

“Teachers plan exciting and creative lessons based on themes which capture pupils’ interest and imagination”

“Governance has strengthened since the inspection a year ago; they seek their own evidence and ask searching questions. Governors are determined to do what is best for the pupils.”