A primary school in Ipswich is officially out of special measures after receiving a 'Good' with 'Outstanding' Ofsted report.

Sprites Primary Academy in Ipswich is celebrating after receiving its Ofsted rating, three years after rating 'Inadequate'.

The school had been placed under 'special measures' since that point, but with everyone's "immense effort", is now rated 'Good with a sparkle of Outstanding'.

The report stated that over the last few years, 'leaders have transformed the school' and noted that it had moved from 'providing a very poor education, to a strong one.'

Ipswich Star: Staff worked so hard over the years, they slumped after the resultStaff worked so hard over the years, they slumped after the result (Image: Tom Cann)

Mr Mo Rahman, the school's headteacher, said: "This is a fantastic outcome for us and a testament to everyone's immense effort.

"I have seen how the entire school community has come together to lift this sleeping giant of a school from its slumber and take it to new heights.

"We had been in special measures for a long time and in that time, we have had to deal with a pandemic which made it feel longer to get out of."

The school was inspected last month, with all aspects being rated as 'Good' with the personal development section being rated as 'Outstanding'.

Ipswich Star: Mr Rahman (middle) with students after 'Good' ratingMr Rahman (middle) with students after 'Good' rating (Image: Tom Cann)

Mr Rahman said: "It has always been our intent to develop the whole child and not narrow learning to English and Maths.

"We want our children to learn more about the wider world, appreciate all cultures and faiths and celebrate differences."

The report praised the pupils heavily who helped deliver the result, saying 'pupils experience a rich and varied curriculum' and 'they feel valued by staff and understand the school's values."

Mr Rahman continued: "Teachers often talk about the journey of a school and our journey from Special Measures to Good with Outstanding has been phenomenal."

The school has made changes by introducing a new curriculum, building new facilities and getting involved in more community events.

Mr Rahman finished by saying: "We have been down in the dumps for so long.

"But now is our time to shine and show we are not a bad school, look at us.

"We are so proud of everyone at the school, parents, leaders, teachers and most importantly, the pupils."