Teachers make lessons interesting. Pupils enjoy learning about other cultures, for example when handling Sikh artefacts. They debate arguments, for example ‘for and against’ having rules, with enthusiasm. Pupils learn reading, writing and mathematics successfully. Pupils say they have lots of friends. They feel safe. At lunchtimes, pupils enjoy scrambling over tyres and practising their football skills. Playground buddies help other pupils to join in games and ensure no one gets left out. Pupils fall out occasionally but there is always an adult to help. Bullying is rare. Most pupils behave well. Staff expect pupils to follow the ‘golden’ rules to ‘be safe, respectful, honest, and ready to learn’, both in and out of school. Pupils move around the school sensibly. They are attentive in lessons. Pupils listen carefully and follow instructions. Adults sort out any poor behaviour promptly. The school is at the centre of the community. Pupils borrow books from the library next door and exhibit work in the local arts centre. Pupils build confidence when performing Shakespeare in a nearby theatre and learn science at the local park. They take part in regular sports events with local schools.