Pupils are safe and happy here. They are taught to be respectful and to be ready for learning. Pupils appreciate the love, care and guidance that adults show towards them. Pupils typically behave well. They are kind to and considerate of others. Pupils are confident and polite when speaking to adults and each other. They know how to raise concerns and who to speak to about them. Staff encourage pupils to respect people’s different beliefs. They are proud to represent the school in local competitions, such as reading and mathematics challenges. Pupils learn to understand the importance of biodiversity and sustainability through the strong promotion of and participation in outdoor learning. The use of the school and community gardens enables pupils and staff to make positive links with parents, carers and local residents. Pupils follow a broad curriculum. However, the school’s curriculum thinking is not strong. The key content and concepts that all pupils should learn are not explicitly defined in every subject. Sometimes, in some subjects, this means that pupils do not develop a rich understanding of crucial knowledge. As such, they are not strongly prepared for the next stages of learning.