Pupils embody the school’s values in this nurturing school. They are happy and safe here. Pupils have high expectations of themselves and each other. They are keen to learn, and they have positive attitudes. However, pupils do not achieve well in all subjects. Some older pupils have historic gaps in their learning. While the school has recently reviewed the curriculum, it has not yet been sufficiently embedded. Many pupils enjoy attending clubs, such as musical theatre and construction. Trips and visits expand pupils’ world views and help prepare them for their next steps. Teachers make sure that pupils develop a strong understanding of other faiths and different ways of life. Pupils show a keen respect for difference. Pupils learn the importance of serving the local community. They enjoy reading with residents in a local care home and serve coffee to parents at school coffee mornings. Staff know all pupils well and offer individual support to them. Parents value the school and the support it provides. One parent, whose comment was typical of many, said, ‘This is a school with children at its heart.’