Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School is a welcoming, nurturing and tolerant community. Leaders and staff create a culture where pupils feel confident to be themselves. Pupils relish coming to school. They describe the school as ‘one large family’ and enjoy participating in an extensive range of daily activities. These include opportunities in music, crafts, learning about the natural world and much more. During the inspection, for instance, the school community took part in a walk to the summit of Wychbury Hill. The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders give serious attention to pupils’ social and cultural development, as well as achievement in academic subjects. All of this means that by the time pupils leave the school, they are confident, articulate and well prepared for the future. Adults and pupils build trusting relationships. Smiles and cheerful interactions are commonplace. Adults take the time to identify and celebrate pupils’ unique strengths. This helps everyone to feel safe and valued. Pupils are clear that bullying is exceptionally rare. If an incident should occur, pupils know that teachers will ‘help to put things right’. Pupils are polite, friendly and courteous. They behave very well in class and during other times of the day. They demonstrate consistently positive attitudes towards their education. Pupils are proud of their school and achievements. They go out of their to make visitors feel welcome.