A school for children with social, emotional and mental health needs has gained a good Ofsted rating, after being told it requires improvement two years ago.
Pupils like school and develop resilience at The Ryes College in Assington, near Sudbury, according to an Ofsted Report published last Wednesday.
This is a step up from 2021, when the independent school was marked down for education quality and leadership and management - causing inspectors to decide it requires improvement.
Whereas teachers' subject knowledge and opportunities for children to develop in reading were mentioned as issues two years ago, the new report states the curriculum effectively supports pupils' personal development.
It continues: "Pupils enjoy learning new things and articulate their knowledge enthusiastically.
"Staff know how to support the weakest readers. They ensure that pupils build their knowledge of phonics to improve their reading fluency and confidence.
"This makes sure pupils are able to access the curriculum."
The Ryes College teaches around 23 pupils aged 11 to 18, with social, emotional and mental health needs - including autism spectrum disorder, Asperger's syndrome, attachment disorders, anxiety, ADHD and specific learning difficulties.
A new proprietor body took over running the school in December 2022, and Ofsted said this body has the knowledge to support and challenge leaders.
Just two areas where improvements could be made were listed in the most recent report: precision with planning the curriculum and ensuring every teacher fully understands how to plan for the learning needs identified in children's Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP).
EHCPs are legally binding documents laying out the support a child with specific needs should get in order to progress and stay safe.
Ofsted's inspection was carried out between March 8 and March 10, 2023.