Staff and students at a Bradford primary school are delighted after being taken out of the "serious weaknesses" category by Government inspectors.

Wibsey Primary School has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for improving the standards of teaching and learning.

The school was rated as having "serious weaknesses" 18 months ago after an inspection criticised the quality of teaching which it said had been allowed to drift by the school's management.

But now it has been brought out of the category following another inspection in March.

The latest inspection report read: "Wibsey Primary School provides a sound quality of education for all its pupils and has some very good features."

The school's acting headteacher Barbara Hillam, who has been in the post since November, was also praised.

The report said: "She has a vision for the school which has enabled the staff to make significant improvements in teaching and learning. She is well supported by staff and governors in the drive to raise standards."

The report highlighted "significant improvements" in teaching, leadership and management in the school's nursery and reception classes. It also praised the work done to raise standards in science and ICT, pupils' attendance, personal development and the school's partnership with parents.

Mrs Hillam said: "We feel this report properly reflects the improvements made in the school and gives us a launch pad to plan an exciting future.

"There are many positive things in this report and as a result morale has lifted. We will be building on that."

She said one of the areas staff had focused on since the last inspection was the school's nursery unit and reception class.

The school has created a covered outdoor area for the younger pupils and a garden to allow youngsters to learn about the environment.

Ofsted inspectors also praised pupils of all ages for their positive attitudes towards studies.

Mrs Hillam said: "We are pleased that Ofsted have commented on the attitude of the children.

"I am pleased that it has been mentioned because it recognises the ethos of the school - it is a caring school and we spend a lot of time team building.

"It has been a team effort. The whole school works as team - the governors, staff, teachers and the pupils."