Your pupils enjoy school. They feel happy and safe because staff look after them. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They appreciate the different opportunities the school provides to help pupils learn. They also find staff approachable. Leaders, governors and staff want the best for pupils. They ensure that pupils are well taught in reading, writing and mathematics. Other subjects are mostly well planned. Leaders look for better ways for pupils to learn in other subjects. Currently, they know that there is more to do in subjects like science, history and geography. Overall, we saw good behaviour. This was true in lessons and at playtime and lunchtime. Incidents of bullying are very rare. Pupils we spoke to were confident that adults would help them if they had any concerns. We saw staff provide sensitive guidance to pupils who needed some extra support. This nurturing and inclusive approach is helping all pupils be successful. Learning outdoors is an important aspect at your school. This is helping pupils investigate and cooperate with their peers. Visits outside of school link well to what you want pupils to learn. A recent visit to Durham Botanical Gardens had developed pupils’ knowledge about plants.