St Gregory’s is a calm and supportive place for pupils to learn. The respect and warmth that pupils and adults show towards each other makes them a happy team. Pupils’ behaviour inside and outside of the classroom is exceptional. Pupils rarely require adult support to solve small disagreements. They have the skills needed to negotiate and reflect together. Good manners are evident at all times. Pupils feel safe and well supported. They know that they can approach any adult for help and that they will receive it. Younger pupils value the buddy system, where staff allocate an older pupil to look after them. These older pupils can be seen fastening coats and playing games with their younger friends across the school day. The personal development programme for pupils is excellent. This is aligned with the strong Catholic ethos of the school. Pupils learn to be kind, within school and in the local community. Class captains have recently planned a ‘kindness month’ for all classes. Pupils also collect items for the local food bank and excitedly visit local care homes. The school’s ambitions for pupils’ academic development are also high. Pupils experience a coherent and interesting education. They achieve well in most aspects of the curriculum.