This is a school that has high ambition for what pupils can achieve. Pupils meet those expectations. Pupils enjoy learning and have positive attitudes to their education. They find the new curriculum interesting and like the challenge it presents. Pupils develop deep knowledge in a wide range of subjects. The school’s vision of ‘encouraging one another’ is evident in the relationships that exist across the school. Pupils applaud and celebrate the success of others during lessons. They understand the importance of including everybody and being tolerant. Pupils show kindness and empathy towards each other. Pupils trust adults with any worries that they have. They have confidence in the adults they tell to sort out any problems. Pupils say that they feel safe at school and are well looked after. The school provides pupils with a range of opportunities to explore their talents and interests. For example, pupils perform opera pieces alongside the local philharmonic choir while others reach the national cross-country finals. Pupils proudly take on leadership responsibilities such as head pupil, music ambassadors, librarians and play leaders. They relish the chance to fundraise for a chosen charity or organise the VE Day shared picnic.