The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You have successfully preserved the warm, welcoming atmosphere of this small school which sits at the heart of its community. Good quality teaching and learning have been sustained effectively. Pupils thoroughly enjoy coming to school each day and appreciate the broad range of opportunities provided by the varied curriculum that you have embedded. The large majority of parents and carers agree that their children flourish within the positive culture that you have established. You accurately identified the school’s strengths and priorities and have developed appropriate actions in the school development plan. You recognise that some of the actions you list in the plan could be more precise so that governors can keep a closer check on the effect of your work on outcomes for pupils. You have successfully tackled the areas for improvement identified at the last inspection. Teaching is now far more consistent; pupils’ progress and attainment have improved, especially in key stage 1. Most pupils are now making strong progress. Teachers use questioning well and the pace of learning secures pupils’ concentration in lessons. Pupils respond well to the additional tasks and challenges provided. These extend their knowledge and help them progress well. Teachers’ feedback to pupils, in line with the school’s policy, clearly indicates how their work can be improved and this helps deepen their understanding effectively. Pupils have a strong work ethic and show high levels of independence and cooperation in lessons. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use technical vocabulary to support pupils’ learning well. Teachers know each pupil very well and adapt their teaching skilfully to meet pupils’ individual needs. This is exemplified by the good work you do to support pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Thorough planning, in consultation with parents, has ensured that pupils’ needs are well met, allowing them to thrive and make good progress from their starting points. It is noticeable how kind and caring pupils are to one another. Governors have a good understanding of how well the school is doing. They come from a wide range of backgrounds and use their experience well to ask challenging and pertinent questions of leaders. Effective systems and procedures are in place that allow governors to read reports in good time prior to their meetings. This helps them formulate the important questions they wish to ask leaders. Governors agree that they need to keep a closer eye on how well pupils are progressing across the wider curriculum, as well as making sure that the school’s plans clearly state how opportunities will be provided to further challenge the most able pupils. Safeguarding is effective. You undertake effectively the role of the designated safeguarding leader. Policies, procedures and records are of high quality and are up to date. Summary records of incidents of concern are meticulously kept. There are very few records of behaviour incidents or alleged bullying, and pupils spoken with categorically state that no bullying happens at Branton Community Primary School. All staff receive appropriate training and have a secure understanding of their individual responsibilities for safeguarding pupils. Pupils enjoy school and attendance is good. Pupils say that they feel safe and well looked after. They have complete faith that adults in school will listen to them if they are worried or would like to talk. They are confident that any rare issues of poor behaviour or mishaps in the playground will be dealt with fairly and firmly. Pupils’ attitudes and behaviours in lessons and during informal times are indicative of the strength of the school’s work in this area. Relationships between adults and pupils are supportive and positive. The culture of keeping pupils safe and putting them at the heart of the friendly school community is highly evident. The personal development and welfare of all pupils is a main area of focus for the school. The vast majority of parents who made their views known report that their children are safe in school.