Pupils enjoy school. They appreciate the welcoming and upbeat atmosphere at Brackenwood Junior School. Staff and pupils give visitors a warm welcome. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are proud of their school and of their learning. Pupils spoke excitedly about the upcoming residential trip and the many clubs that they can join. The majority of pupils are confident that they can talk to any adult if they are worried about anything. They appreciate being able to post a comment into the school’s ‘worry monster’ box if they have any issues or concerns. This helps most pupils to feel safe. Classrooms are happy, busy and purposeful places. Leaders expect pupils to do their best and to behave well. Pupils mostly live up to these expectations. They feel that teachers are fair. Pupils like the fact that rules and rewards are clearer now. Pupils work hard and behave well. Pupils talked proudly about raising money for the local hospice and other charities. They enjoy their roles of responsibility such as head boy or girl, play leaders and school ambassadors.