IT is the Winchester school that has undergone a dramatic turnaround.

Staff, pupils and parents at Oliver's Battery Primary School are celebrating after it achieved a 'Good' with outstanding features - after previously being told it requires improvement.

Inspectors visited the school which has 163 pupils in March and were particularly impressed with Early Years provision which they said is outstanding.

The dramatic turnaround came under the leadership of headteacher Fey Wood who joined the school in January 2015 and has been relentlessly trying to help the school achieve superb standards across the board.

Ms Wood said: "The inspirational and committed headteacher has led the school ably" with the support of "Governors [who] are positive and committed".

"I am immensely proud of all the hard work that has gone into achieving this judgement. The children are at the heart of our school and this is clearly reflected in the report.

"To achieve outstanding for our Early Years is testament to the enriched curriculum and variety of opportunity including outdoor environment that we have here at Oliver's Battery.

"It has been a pleasure to lead the school towards this judgement and I am looking forward to leading us 'from strength to strength."

Inspectors visited the school on March 8 and 9, and the Ofsted report states: "Early year's provision is outstanding. Children in Reception Year are enthused by the rich and varied curriculum that has been developed around their interests.

"Children have a love for learning and develop high levels of independence. The stimulating environment contributes greatly to this. Excellent use is made of both indoor and outdoor areas, which are both stimulating and well resourced.

The report also praised staff at the school.

It stated: "The exceptionally determined and dedicated headteacher, supported by senior leaders, governors and the local authority, has ensured that the school has made substantial improvement since the previous inspection."

It also singled out the governing body and support leaders and praised pupils for their behaviour.

Nicki Duffield, Chair of Governors said: "I'd like to thank the dedicated teaching and support team led by our amazing head teacher Fey Wood; they have worked so hard to ensure the school is the best it can be by putting the children first."

Winchester MP Steve Brine said: "I am absolutely thrilled for Fey Wood and all her team including the children and parents. I know how much this means to this school which never stopped believing they could do better and now it's turned around. I'm so proud of them for this achievement."