Pupils flourish at Blackwell Primary, and they are keen to learn. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff encourage pupils to be confident when studying new concepts. This means that pupils know that it is okay to make mistakes because they learn from them. Consequently, pupils achieve well across the curriculum. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and respectful in this welcoming school. Pupils are friendly to others, play happily together and kindly share equipment. They know and consistently demonstrate the school’s core values of ‘responsibility, compassion, courage and respect’, which means pupils feel safe. Pupils behave well because staff help them to understand and follow the clear behaviour expectations. Consequently, pupils take responsibility for the choices they make. Bullying is addressed promptly, and instances are rare. Pupils benefit from a broad range of additional learning and extra-curricular activities. These enable pupils to learn new skills and develop new interests. For example, pupils learn traditional craft skills through woodland activities. Pupils relish different leadership opportunities so they can make a positive difference to their school. This includes, for example, being a school council representative.