Christian values are the foundation of the school’s ethos. Leaders have placed an emphasis on all staff ‘caring, protecting and guiding’ pupils. Parents are full of praise for the fresh life and enthusiasm the headteacher has brought to the school. They appreciate that improvements are getting underway and like the community feel of the school. Pupils feel safe at this school. They know that staff are there to help them. Bullying or unkindness happen only very occasionally, and any issues are quickly sorted out. Pupils enjoy school. They especially like playing outside with their friends in other classes. As one pupil commented, ‘It is nice to be friends with the younger children in school.’ Pupils benefit from and enjoy attending the school’s clubs such as netball and choir. Although pupils behave sensibly in most classes, this is not the case everywhere. Sometimes, pupils are not focused on their learning and disturb others. While pupils experience a varied curriculum, they do not achieve well in all subjects. This is because the curriculum is not planned or taught consistently well enough. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not always get the support they need.