STAFF and pupils at a Rowley Regis school are celebrating after proving they are “good” to Ofsted.

Springfield Primary School, which had been deemed to “require improvement” in 2014, impressed inspectors who described headteacher Sue Powis as “resolute” in making improvements.

The findings from the July inspection, just published, said the school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and wellbeing was “outstanding”.

Pupil progress, often from low starting points, was found to be good, with children leaving school in year six having reached standards at least in line with the national average and in 2015 were well above the national average in maths.

The inspectors said: “Children make a highly positive start in early years, both in nursery and in the reception classes. This is a result of good teaching and a warm and caring environment that enables children to thrive and feel safe.

“Additional government funding for disadvantaged pupils is used well and as a result these pupils make progress that is often better than that of other pupils, both in the school and nationally.”

Miss Powis, who retires next summer after 14 years at the school, seven as headteacher and seven as deputy, said: “The report is a true reflection of our hard working staff and wonderful children.

“We feel we provide not just a good standard of education, but all round development of children. It’s a very caring school and we have lots of fun.

After a teaching career in Sandwell schools spanning 40 years, she added: “It’s been my life really and it’s lovely to be able to go out on a high.

“It’s such a lovely school, with a hardworking team of staff and governors, supportive parents and our children, who are at the heart of everything we do.”