A FOREST school's standards have been declared "good" by inspectors – less than three years after coming out of special measures.

Inspectors from schools' standards body Ofsted said there has been "a strong and successful drive to tackle any underperformance and poor teaching" since Offa's Mead Primary School became an academy in September 2012.

The Sedbury school was in special measures between 2009 and 2011 because of concerns over its performance.

But inspectors say teaching is now consistently good – particularly in literacy and maths – and the achievement of pupils has improved significantly in the short time the school converted to an academy.

Headteacher Clare Greene said: "It has been a long journey of improvement since special measures in 2009.

"The hard work of the staff has been vital to this success – I would like to thank each individual for their effort and unwavering commitment as well the sacrifices they have made.

"Of course we would not be a good school without our wonderful children and they should be commended for their attitudes towards learning and their improved behaviour.

"Thanks also to parents and carers for their support for the academy and their pride in our achievements." Mrs Green is "passionate" about improving the academy, said the inspectors.

Lead inspector Michael Bartleman added: "Since the academy opened she has improved standards, teaching, behaviour and attendance rates."

The school is not outstanding because progress in writing is not as rapid as in reading and maths, within the overall picture of achievement there are variations between year groups and, occasionally, more able pupils are not challenged in their work, particularly in maths.