The school sits at the heart of the locality. Staff have an astute awareness of the needs of the local community and strive hard to meet these. The ethos of the school is rooted in the values of ‘love, hope, joy, respect and forgiveness’. Staff have high expectations of everyone. They support pupils to flourish. Pupils participate in a range of civic initiatives. Through these, they develop confidence and independence. For example, they work with local charities to design and improve public spaces. The school works in partnership with parents and external agencies to secure regular attendance. Consequently, most pupils attend well. Pupils are welcoming to new pupils and visitors. They are interested to find out about the lives of others. Pupils learn about future career options. They build aspiration and develop ambition about their own futures. Pupils understand the school rules and behave well. Consequently, the school environment is a calm and orderly one where pupils socialise happily. Pupils develop their talents and interests through extra-curricular clubs. They take part in activities, such as football, craft and coding. Pupils are proud to represent their school at sporting events. They make visits to places of interest, such as the local football stadium. Through these experiences, pupils build an appreciation of wider cultural opportunities.