The report concentrated on 'pupil attainment'

The inspectors' visit to Fairfield High School focused on "pupils' attainment and the effectiveness of measures already put in place by the school to raise this".

The visit followed the publication of provisional GCSEs which showed 55% of pupils achieving grades A to C which is above the national average.

Inspectors said the results were "significantly better" than last year when just 27% achieved five or more A to C passes.

'Positive report'

The report said: "The quality of the learning mirrored the quality of the teaching.

"The good and very good lessons were characterised by the teacher's high expectations of behaviour and response, their good subject knowledge, a fast pace and work that was challenging."

John Ashton, chairman of governors, said: "This report reflects the hard work that is put in by staff and students and endorses the fact that Fairfield is a highly effective and extremely successful school."

Councillor Peter Abraham, added: "This is a very positive report for one of our most popular secondary schools."