One parent summed it up perfectly when they described the school as, ‘A warm, nurturing, kind and yet disciplined environment.’ The school has high expectations of its pupils. It wants them to make the best possible progress in all aspects of their learning and development. From a strong starting point, the school continues to strive for improvement. Pupils hardly ever miss a day at school. They embrace their various lessons and activities with enthusiasm. Pupils are polite, confident and industrious. Their attitudes and behaviour are exemplary. Pupils listen carefully and keenly follow directions. They make the most of opportunities across the full breadth of the school’s offer and achieve well. Throughout the school community, levels of mutual respect are high. Pupils’ safety and welfare are paramount. ‘Recess’ breaktimes are a deliberately planned and hugely positive experience for pupils. These include a whole range of organised games and activities that usually get all pupils panting joyfully. Pupils sense of enjoyment and fascination about themselves, others and the world around them is plain to see. This is partly fostered through the routine use of the school’s incredible setting and community grounds, as well as frequent excursions beyond.