Pupils arrive at this school each day happy and ready to learn. Pupils feel safe in school because they know that staff care about them. They are confident that there is always someone to talk with if they have any worries or concerns. Pupils understand the importance of treating people with respect. Pupils said that any incidents of bullying or falling out between friends are dealt with swiftly by staff. Pupils behave well and work hard in lessons. This helps them to achieve well in a range of subjects. Children in the Reception class enjoy acting out their favourite stories with their friends. However, there is variability in the delivery of the new phonics programme, which hinders some children in the early years from gaining secure reading knowledge. Pupils’ aspirations are fostered well by leaders. Leaders have high expectations for every pupil to be successful and follow their dreams. Older pupils value the opportunity to contribute to the life of the school as prefects, for example, helping the younger pupils at lunchtime. Pupils appreciate the many opportunities that leaders provide to develop confidence, such as working with a local artist and musical performances with the school’s rock band. Pupils talked enthusiastically about the different clubs that they can be part of, for example pet club, French club and playing sports. Pupils are especially proud of their environmental projects and the range of fruit trees that they have recently planted.