Leaders and teachers have established an ambitious curriculum which is designed to meet the needs of all pupils so that they can do their best. From their start in Reception, children are immersed in a language-rich environment. They benefit from expert help so that nearly all learn to read fluently and to write proficiently by the end of Year 2. Many of the pupils for whom English is an additional language are given all the necessary support needed to acquire language skills and vocabulary rapidly so that they can read fluently by the end of Year 2. Pupils thoroughly enjoy attending school. They learn and play in a safe and secure environment. Teachers have high expectations of the behaviour of all pupils. Pupils behave responsibly in lessons and around the school. There is very good provision to support the few pupils who exhibit challenging behaviour. This means that they can take part in all lessons without causing disruption to other pupils. Incidents of bullying remain rare. When they occur, leaders take them very seriously and manage them appropriately. Pupils spoken to demonstrate that they understand what bullying is and the steps that they need to take should it happen.