At Brighton & Hove Montessori School, pupils learn to respect themselves, others and the environment. They are keen to attend this inclusive school, and pupils of all ages enjoy playing and learning together. New pupils are helped to settle quickly. As one pupil commented, ‘Everyone is welcome in our school.’ Leaders are keen for pupils to achieve strongly, but this ambition is not consistently realised. Pupils do develop a love of learning, but their achievement is variable across different subjects, including in reading. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to achieve well. Staff have high expectations of behaviour, and pupils respond positively to meet these. They are kind and polite towards others. Pupils learn to be independent and to be responsible from a young age. They are taught to take good care of learning resources and the classroom environment. Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident that staff listen and help them to sort out any friendship worries. Pupils enjoy visiting the park next to the school for playtimes and physical education lessons. They benefit from different trips, including to Brighton Museum. Pupils like visiting the local library to choose new books.