A school judged by inspectors to have “serious weaknesses” is turning things around with a revamped leadership structure and a new PRIDE mantra.

Brittons Academy, in Ford Lane, Rainham, was judged “inadequate” by Ofsted in December 2013.

During a follow-up inspection, conducted on November 6 and published last week, it found that action taken in the past year was reaping improvements.

Headteacher Mr Stuart McLaughlin welcomed the report and said he was proud of the work staff and students had put in.

He said: “We were very pleased because since the inspection last December the staff have worked incredibly hard towards our goal of rapidly improving the students’ achievements.

“We are on track and very pleased that’s been recognised.”

In 2013 the education watchdog said: “Students underachieve in many subjects, particularly in mathematics and science. As a result, their achievement overall is inadequate.”

Following its latest inspection Ofsted reported that progress was being made. Inspectors said: “Students say that lessons are more engaging, challenging and well structured.”

But, mathematics teaching was still a cause for concern.

Inspectors said: “In 2014, the GCSE results did not improve significantly in mathematics, a key subject, and in design and technology. These remain a concern.”

Mr McLaughin said: “We had some fantastic improvements in some subject in recent results and we need to get consistency across all areas.”

Following the 2013 report the school was restructured.

Inspectors found that procedures brought in to improve standards are “developing well” and staff and students support the school’s mantra PRIDE (Perseverance. Responsibility, Independence, Discovery, Enthusiasim) enthusiastically.

The report also states: “The strong emphasis on developing teaching has increased teachers’ awareness of the skills required to accelerate students’ progress.”