Children do not get off to a good start in the Reception class. Staff do not have a clear understanding about how children learn. Although many pupils can read well by the end of Year 6, the initial start is slow. This is because staff skills and knowledge for teaching early reading are not strong enough. Pupils’ experience of mathematics is much more consistent. Pupils, staff and parents are proud of their school. They value difference and have developed a clear identity. For example, they take seriously their role to put into practice the words on display around the school, ‘show racism the red card’. Pupils said that they feel safe in school and that staff care about their well-being and welfare. Pupils generally behave well in Years 1 to 6. However, some pupils call out too much and do not listen well enough to what others have to say. Children’s behaviour in Reception is too variable. This is because important routines are not embedded. Pupils said that bullying does not happen. They know who to talk to if they have any concerns and trust staff to always help them. They value the fact that their teachers are from different faith and cultural backgrounds.