This is a small school with a big heart. Relationships in school are warm and caring. As a result, pupils feel safe. They know that staff will respond if they ask for help. Pupils behave well. They talk proudly about their school. The quality of education is not yet good enough. Leaders want the best for pupils and their actions are beginning to help pupils make better progress. However, they know there is more to do to make sure that pupils learn really well. Pupils understand about the different types of bullying and say that bullying rarely happens. Individual differences are accepted, and pupils are kind and tolerant with their friends. Pupils are proud to take on extra responsibilities. Older pupils are proud to be school councillors and ‘reading cabin supervisors’. They know that these are important roles. Pupils enjoy taking part in competitive sports. They understand the need to keep healthy and appreciated a recent visit to watch the England women’s football team. They talk with enthusiasm about their village and local landmarks like Stafford castle. Pupils are confident readers who value the books they get to read. As one pupil said, ‘Reading something is better than watching it, you feel like you’re actually there.’