A school in Bushey is "quickly returning" to it's previous high standards, after it was told it requires improvement by Ofsted.

Ofsted originally reported that Hartsbourne Primary School in Hartsbourne Road, needed to improve its leadership, management and the behaviour and safety of pupils following an inspection in October.

Inspector for the education watchdog, Paul Tomkow, visited the school again in February as part of the first monitoring inspection.

He said in his report: "School leaders, including governors, have acted promptly to address the weaknesses that were identified.

"They have taken effective action to improve the quality of communication with parents, which was identified as a particular weakness."

Governors at the school have organised meetings with parents to share plans for improvement and have also ensured that there is a more information available on the school's website.

Another area that has been addressed is the behaviour. The school have developed a new code of conduct, which the report says has provided "greater clarity to parents and pupils about what constitutes as unacceptable behaviour." This new policy also clearly defines what bullying is.

Mr Tomkow siad: "The behaviour that was seen during this inspection was exemplary, both in the classrooms and around school."

Despite the rapid improvement, the report also notes that Hartsbourne Primary School need to take further action regarding the schools plans for improvement and the checking of the quality of work in all subject areas.

The report stated: "School leaders have developed comprehensive plans to ensure that the school is judged to be good or outstanding, however, the plans do not contain detail about the targets that school is setting for improvements.

"For example, the school recognises the need to check on the quality of work. However, no reference is made in the plans to end of key stage targets, nor do the plans show how and when subjects other than English and mathematics will be monitored."

Head teacher, Valerie Hudson, said: "Governors, staff and parents were very pleased to receive such a positive letter, which demonstrates that we are quickly returning to our previous high standards.

"The visit took place on a very cold day in early February with snow on the ground. The children were very excited to get out and play in the snow and we were thrilled to hear from the Inspector that the behaviour he saw that day was 'exemplary'.

"Parents have been extremely positive about the changes that have been implemented. Governors and staff will continue to work closely with parents to ensure the children get the very best education; an exciting curriculum, happy memories and excellent teaching and learning."