Pupils keenly attend this warm, friendly school. They want to attend every day because of the welcome and care they receive. They are rarely absent. Pupils feel safe and respected. They trust staff to deal with any issues or concerns quickly. The school has a ‘family feel’, and all staff know the pupils well. This is a school at the heart of the community. Pupils engage well in lessons. They show positive attitudes to learning. Pupils look out for each other. They play and learn thoughtfully and respectfully together. Older pupils are play leaders and house captains. This helps to promote the caring feel of the school. Pupils take on positions of responsibility, such as the school and eco-council, librarians, or sports captains. They take these roles seriously and take the opportunity to improve the life of the school. The Christian values of ‘courage, compassion, wisdom, service, respect, and truthfulness’ underpin the school’s ethos and vision. Pupils know that their actions make a difference to their community and the wider world. They are proud of their fundraising to support schools in Zambia and Nigeria. Visits, such as to Colchester Castle to study The Romans, further enrich the pupils’ learning.