STAFF and pupils at a Bromsgrove school have been celebrating following an inspection by Ofsted.

Inspectors visited North Bromsgrove High School over two days at the start of December observing 36 lessons, scrutinising exam results and looking at student and parent opinion.

Less than two years ago the school was given a grade three with assessors saying it required improvement.

But the report highlights how the school has responded since.

In their report the inspectors rated the School Drive-based school as good, adding it "prepares students well for university, training or work”.

Inspectors said they found “good, strongly improving teaching”, a broad, balanced curriculum, and that student progress was well monitored to ensure no students fell behind.

Students were also found to “feel safe and well cared for”, while inspectors said “good relationships between students and staff helped create a welcoming, calm school.”

Inspectors said: "As a result of strong leadership, and a clear drive from the headteacher to improve teaching, achievement in school is good."

There was also praise for governors who, inspectors noted, had "taken effective action" and provided good support to the headteacher.

Areas identified that could help the school receive an outstanding rating were that teaching was not yet making sure all groups of students were making outstanding progress.

Inspectors also observed that the sixth form requires improvement as students have not made good progress, but it was noted this was improving quickly.

Headteacher David Hadley-Pryce said: “I am absolutely delighted by the result.

"The report recognises the hard work of staff, students, governors and parents and celebrates North as a good school, well poised to take the next step.

“We have plans to launch a new sixth form centre and students are due to get a new stylish uniform.

"The feedback from inspectors at our final meeting was that the school is on the right track, progressing well and the message was ‘continue what you’re doing’.”

Rebekah Nash, chairman of the school's governors, said: “The journey to become a good or better school is much harder now than it once was so reaching this milestone is a fantastic achievement.

"I am very pleased, but not surprised that the changes we have put in place during the last 18 months have been given the recognition they deserve.”