The Flying High Academy in Mansfield has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for its turnaround under new headteacher Tony Warsop and the Flying High Trust.

The school, which went into special measures in 2012 when it was called Rosebrook Primary, was rated outstanding for effectiveness of leadership and management; personal development and welfare; and behaviour of pupils.

It was said to be good in all other areas.

The report noted: “Leaders’ incisive and skilful drive for excellence has been effective in securing significant improvements in teaching and learning.

“Leaders’ transformation of the culture of the school is to be particularly celebrated and commended, when considering the very low starting point prior to academisation.

“Pupils and staff are now extremely proud to be part of the school and parents would overwhelmingly recommend the school to others.”

Tony Warsop said: “The children at Flying High are a daily source of pride to me. With their families, they have made the academy the special place it is today and have supported my staff and I to make the changes that are bearing fruit now.

“I know that when pupils leave this school they will have had the best start in their educational journey and that is something that we as a team will work for unflinchingly.”

The report stated: “The behaviour of pupils is impeccable. Pupils are highly courteous and considerate towards each other and adults, including visitors in the school.”

Chief executive of the trust Chris Wheatley said that the dream of creating the best primary academy trust was taking shape and of the three member schools inspected last term, all had shown they were dramatically raising standards for pupils.

“This is a fully deserved result for the team at Ladybrook and we are all delighted that their hard work is showing very tangible results,” he said.