Pupils at the school feel safe and well cared for. They have opportunities to gain knowledge in most subjects and learn more about the world they live in. Pupils learn some of their science topics about animals through visits to the local farm. Staff support parents and carers to help their children learn. The school provides a range of activities for parents. These include reading and art workshops, as well as parenting courses. Parents said they appreciate the workshop sessions that they attend. Pupils across the school behave and conduct themselves well. Staff set clear expectations and reward pupils for their efforts. Pupils are welcoming, polite and interested in learning more. They know who to speak to if they are worried. The school deals with any incidents of bullying appropriately. Staff do not always have high enough expectations of what pupils can learn. The subjects pupils learn are not all well planned. This means that pupils are not prepared for the next stage of their learning. They have gaps in their knowledge. Teaching does not focus enough on what pupils know and what they need to learn next.