The school, on Robin Lane, was handed the notice in 2006 by inspectors but despite showing improvement last year the notice still remained.

However, Ofsted are now satisfied with the "quality of education" at the school after the appointment of a new permanent headteacher added greater stability - and have removed the notice.

Delighted headteacher Joanne Ruse said: "Students, staff and governors have worked very hard and we have enjoyed strong support from parents.

"We look forward to working with the whole community in order to further improve the quality of education that we provide."
Crawshaw School received satisfactory marks for different areas such as achievement and standards, personal development and well-being, and leadership and management.

A report issued by Ofsted said: "The school has made effective progress in addressing the areas for improvement highlighted by the last inspection.

"It has benefited from intensive support from the local authority, particularly in relation to improving the impact of teaching.

"The introduction of improved systems to manage students' behaviour and assess and monitor their progress, coupled with enhancements to the curriculum for groups of students with additional learning needs, has helped the school foster a better climate for learning."

In a letter addressed to pupils the inspectors said: "The school provides you with a satisfactory quality of education and we removed the notice to improve.

"The signs that your school is getting better include the improvement in the test and examination results you achieved and the quality of work you are now producing in lessons.

"The new headteacher has made a real difference.

"Some of the other underlying reasons for your better progress have been more good teaching, your own positive attitudes to learning, and the introduction of target-setting, monitoring and evaluation of your work, so that you are clearer about what you have to do to improve further."