The headteacher and staff have created a nurturing school where the adults really care about the pupils. Pupils are happy and friendly. They respect adults and trust them to sort out any bullying should it occur. Parents appreciate the warm, friendly greetings they receive from leaders on the school gate. Everyone is treated with respect. Staff teach pupils to value differences. The ‘fair’ in Fairhaven shines through. Pupils say, 'It would be a boring world if we all looked the same, talked the same, behaved the same’. Despite these positive features, pupils do not achieve well enough. Some pupils do not learn to read fluently. Quite often, pupils struggle to remember what they have been taught. Pupils do not build on their learning well from the early years through to the end of Year 6. This is because leaders have not given enough thought to what they want pupils to know in each subject in key stages 1 and 2. Pupils behave well. Those who have additional behavioural needs are well supported, including those within the nurture provision. Pupils value the opportunities to take on responsibilities, such as peacemakers. They help pupils get on together.