Pupils thrive in the school’s happy environment. Pupils and parents cherish how the school values the unique qualities of each pupil. Those who arrive with negative prior experiences re-engage with learning. Pupils and staff develop strong relationships. In Reception, children quickly learn the school’s values. They share toys and play well together. As pupils grow at the school, they support each other in their learning and celebrate each other’s successes. The school equips pupils well to resolve disagreements between friends. Pupils have confidence that staff are willing and able to help them should they need assistance. The school has high expectations of what children in Reception and older pupils can learn. In lessons, pupils study the curriculum with interest and diligence. They benefit from the school’s enriching programme of visiting speakers and trips to sites of local, national and international significance. Pupils fluently discuss and write about the sophisticated topics within the school’s broad curriculum. Pupils willingly take up positions of responsibility at the school. They take turns feeding the farm animals kept on school site and look after equipment on the playground, such as the ‘calm canopy’.