Darvell School is a welcoming place with an ethos firmly rooted in the community’s Christian values. Pupils feel very safe and happy attending this school. This is evident in their energy and enthusiasm as they arrive in the morning, greeting each other and their teachers warmly. Pupils work consistently hard because they enjoy learning and know that their teachers have high expectations of them. This work ethic helps them to achieve well and equips them with the determination to succeed in life. Pupils are also taught the value of working together and helping each other. They enjoy opportunities to contribute to the running of their school, for example by helping to clean and maintain the building. Poor behaviour and bullying are extremely rare and always dealt with effectively. Parents and carers appreciate the way that teachers and leaders work with them closely. Many parents visit the school to talk about their jobs in the community or to share their skills with the pupils. In responding to our survey, one parent told us, ‘there is a strong sense of partnership with parents. We love the emphasis on holistic education. We have seen our children making excellent progress both socially and academically’.