This is a close-knit, happy school. School staff form professional, supportive bonds with pupils. The school uses praise and encouragement to help pupils feel comfortable to raise questions and share any concerns. Pupils enjoy school. They play well together and typically treat each with kindness and respect. There is a strong community ethos at this school. Everyone is made to feel included. The school regularly invites parents and carers to share their views to help the school to continue to improve and grow. The school places high importance on pupils’ personal development. It uses whole school events to provide experiences that pupils may not encounter in their everyday lives. For example, visits to the seaside are used as a fun way to promote teamwork. The school ensures that all pupils access these experiences equally. The school fosters a culture of high ambition. Staff want pupils to achieve their very best and reach their full academic potential. If pupils struggle, they receive additional support after school, to help them catch up. However, the school does not spot specific gaps in pupils’ knowledge and address them in lessons well enough. This prevents pupils from achieving as well as they could.