Pupils at Bentley West Primary are friendly and welcoming. The ‘STAR’ values help staff and pupils to have warm, caring relationships. Pupils are happy and feel safe at school. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). There is still work to do to ensure that these expectations are realised. In some subjects, leaders have not thought carefully enough about what pupils should know. This means that pupils do not learn as much as they should. Pupils are curious and keen to learn. They behave well in classrooms and understand the school rules. Leaders deal with bullying effectively. Pupils enjoy opportunities to take on positions of leadership, such as being playtime leaders and ICT ambassadors. This helps pupils to understand how to be responsible. Pupils meet inspiring visitors, such as commonwealth medallists. They enjoy trips, for example, to Dovedale and to the local park. Currently there is a limited range of clubs. Pupils say they would like more opportunities to develop their interests and try new things.