Ashbury Primary School is a happy place to be and pupils enjoy coming to school. The school values of ‘perseverance, compassion and responsibility’ tie this community together and are evident throughout the school. Leaders, governors, staff and parents and carers have a clear determination to make sure that all pupils achieve. Staff have high expectations both academically and socially for all pupils. Ashbury is a nurturing school, and this encourages pupils to successfully develop their independence. Pupils work well and support one another, in class and around the school. Older pupils look out for younger ones and act as good role models. In the lunch hall, older pupils show their caring nature by checking that younger pupils have eaten all their lunch. Pupils understand the school’s expectations and behave well. In the playground, they play happily together. They say that sometimes they fall out, but that ‘playground buddies’ or adults help them to resolve their problems. A minority of parents feel that their child has been bullied. However, pupils report that bullying is rare and that if it happens, staff will help them. Parents, staff and governors are pleased with the opportunities pupils receive to participate in village and church activities, which help build pupils’ confidence.