Pupils behave well and want to learn. They attend regularly, look smart and work hard. Indeed, a distinctive feature of the school is the expectation that pupils will do their best and think of others. The school’s motto of, ‘Let your words teach and your actions speak’ is drawn from the words of St Anthony. Pupils know what this means in practice and show respect to others. Respect is identified as an important right in school, along with the right to learn and the right to be safe. Bullying is uncommon but pupils know how to spot it. If it does happen, pupils and adults do not allow it to continue. There is also a healthy culture of helping pupils to learn from any mistakes, so that everyone feels encouraged and valued. The ‘guiding hand’ of supportive adults is very evident in the school. Reading is a key priority and pupils achieve strongly in several subjects, including English and mathematics. Beyond the classroom, there are lots of different clubs that pupils can join. Parents say positive things about the school. They trust leaders and staff to do their best for their children and to keep them safe. Inspection evidence supports these views.