The pupils at this inclusive school have a strong shared identity. They are happy and proud to be ‘Abbeyhillians’. Pupils feel safe in a school community where everyone can be themselves. Parents say how much they value what one described as ‘a gem of a school’. Leaders sets high expectations for how pupils learn and behave within a culture of care. Pupils know what is expected of them. They work hard and do their best the vast majority of the time. Pupils enjoy lessons and playtime. They attend well. They know it is important to treat everyone with kindness and respect. If they fall out or if bullying happens, pupils trust the adults to sort it out quickly. Reading is at the heart of everything at Abbey Hill. Books take pride of place in corridors and classrooms. The school’s ‘patron of reading’ works with pupils to write and publish their own book of poetry. ‘Abbeyhillians’ get strong support to develop their character and resilience. They learn to be ‘upstanders’, to persevere and to lead. They give back to their school as lunchtime helpers, members of the pupil parliament or anti-bullying ambassadors. They comment that by doing these roles they gain confidence and courage.