A Stockport school has undergone a positive 'transformation' since being told it 'requires improvement' at its last Ofsted inspection.

The government watchdog found Priestnall School in Heaton Mersey had completely 'changed for the better', after a previous inspection found issues with the quality of education at the school.

The inspectorate's new grading system has done away with short summaries like 'outstanding' and 'good', and now assesses schools across six categories, with each being given a grade.

There are five graded tiers, from top to bottom: exceptional; strong standard; expected standard; needs attention; and urgent improvement.

Priestnall School was of 'strong' standard when it came to: achievement; curriculum and teaching; inclusion; leadership and governance; and personal development and wellbeing.

And it was of expected standard in attendance and behaviour.

Inspector Sally Rix found kids were 'highly appreciative' of the changes, which included investments into sports facilities, strengthened teaching and established a culture where pupils behave well and try their best.

The youngsters benefit from a 'highly ambitious curriculum that is expertly taught' and the school has a 'harmonious ethos founded on positive relationships and mutual respect'.

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"As a result, pupils feel happy in school. They attend regularly, keen to make the most of the wealth of opportunities on offer," Rix found.

"They develop the confidence to step outside their comfort zone, both in lessons and by making the most of a vast array of extra-curricular 'electives'.

"Be it climbing, knitting, chess, baking or a plethora of sporting activities, pupils embrace opportunities to nurture existing interests or discover previously hidden talents."