Inspectors visiting Portsmouth Council last month rated children's social care provision at the council as "good" overall, marking progress on 2014 when it was rated "requires improvement".
"Despite increasing demand, leaders have made good progress in establishing a resilient and sustainable service," Ofsted's inspection report states.
"The senior leadership team articulate a clear, shared vision and set of values. They are ambitious and have an accurate and realistic understanding of the strengths and areas for development of the service. They use this knowledge well to actively improve services.
"Effective planning has led to a more secure and stable workforce, and most workers have manageable caseloads. Strong political and corporate support for children's services ensures that children's needs are prioritised."
Inspectors said that direct work with children and families is a key strength of the service, with social workers supported to deliver "meaningful interventions to sustain positive change and safe long-term outcomes for children".
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