Leaders and staff encourage pupils to ‘aim high’ in all that they do. Pupils use the school’s values, known as ‘ARCHER’ (aspirational, resilient, curious, honest, enthusiastic and respectful), to guide their thinking and learning in and out of school. For example, a group of pupils told us how they aspire to be paramedics or pilots since attending a school careers fair. Pupils are happy at school. They enjoy the space and activities on offer at playtimes. Whether pupils are playing sports, reading, using the climbing frame or walking Callie, the school dog, they feel safe and well cared for. Staff expect pupils to behave responsibly. Pupils say that behaviour has improved over time. Although a few of the older pupils report the occasional interruption in lessons, they know that adults manage this well. Bullying is not tolerated. Most pupils are confident that adults will help sort out any of their concerns. Most parents and carers commented favourably on the high levels of support for pupils’ social and emotional well-being during the national lockdowns. One parent told us, ‘This truly helped my child settle back into the school rhythm, building her resilience and mitigating some of her concerns.’ As a result, pupils settled back to school well.