Staff and pupils describe the school as being like a family. Many, including parents, feel a strong sense of community. The school’s welcoming ethos contributes to pupils feeling valued and secure. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are fully included in the life of the school. There is a strong culture of respect at the school, where staff encourage pupils to accept differences in people. Pupils are kept safe in school by caring adults. They are motivated to do their best because teachers have high expectations of what they can do. Roles such as being a member of the ‘Friendship Squad’, supporting other pupils at breaktimes, and being on the school council help pupils to contribute to the school community. Staff make sure that they deal with any pupil concerns promptly. Pupils are very confident that staff will not tolerate unkind behaviour. Parents and carers value the work of the school. One parent summed up the views of many by describing the school as ‘a wonderful neighbourhood school’.