Pupils are safe and cared for in this nurturing and inclusive school. They feel understood by staff and other pupils and feel happy to have made friends. Bullying and unkind behaviour happens very rarely. When it does, staff skilfully help pupils to understand the impact their words or actions may have on others. Pupils have warm and trusting relationships with adults. They show their trust by letting staff help them in their learning and care. Pupils are positive in lessons and during breaktimes. They behave consistently well and show genuine kindness to each other and to the adults helping them. Leaders are ambitious that pupils will leave the school well prepared for the next stages in their life. However, there are inconsistencies in the quality of education in all phases. Pupils do not always experience learning that builds their knowledge over time. In addition, pupils, especially those within the secondary phases, do not receive consistently effective teaching of phonics and early reading. Leaders have good intentions and are making plans to improve the quality of education for pupils. However, as these are not yet in place, pupils are not benefiting from these changes to the curriculum.